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Monfils celebrates 40th birthday with special US Open win

Monfils celebrates 40th birthday with special US Open win
BBC Sport Wednesday 02 September 2026, 03:41 UTC 1 min read
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French veteran Gael Monfils is treated to a rendition of 'Happy Birthday' by the US Open crowd as he becomes the oldest man to win a match there since 1992.

French veteran Gael Monfils is treated to a rendition of 'Happy Birthday' by the US Open crowd as he becomes the oldest man to win a match there since 1992.
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