Gael Monfils at ASB Classic | Roger Federer broke the record for winning the ATP Tour tournament Tennis News

Gael Monfils made history by winning the ATP Tour singles title at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

The 38-year-old Frenchman, who won his first tour crown 20 years ago, defeated Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-4 in the final.

In the year He surpassed Roger Federer, who won his last title in Basel in 2019, as the oldest champion since the ATP Tour was founded in 1990.

In the year He is the oldest man to win a tour singles title since 43-year-old Australian Ken Rosewall in Hong Kong in 1977.

“Great satisfaction,” said Monfils, ranked 52nd. “Winning this 13th title is very special. I don’t win often. I’ve been playing for over 20 years and he’s only won me 13 times.”

Of his place in history, the former top-10 star added: “It’s a different record. You’re always happy to get a record but I want to do more, play less, so why not lose a little later.”

Monfils will face 17-year-old compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Pericard in the first round of the Australian Open.

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