Stats - Monfils becomes the player with the most withdrawals and forfeits, tied with Haas
Gaël Monfils withdrew from his Round of 16 match against Ben Shelton at the Australian Open on Monday.
The Frenchman has had a number of physical problems throughout his career, preventing him from completing many matches.
This is his 23rd withdrawal in his career. He has also withdrawn before a match on 10 occasions. With a cumulative total of 33, he becomes the player with the most withdrawals and forfeits, tied with Tommy Haas.
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