Monfils wins on 40th birthday as Zverev celebrates at 2am
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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"To play on my 40th birthday is very special."
— Gael Monfils , Athlete
"I'm just happy I won - that's it."
— Alexander Zverev , Athlete
Key People
Paraguayan tennis player who faced Gael Monfils in the US Open.
Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Elina Svitolina is a Ukrainian professional tennis player, known for her success on the WTA Tour.
Gael Monfils is a professional tennis player from France known for his athleticism and flamboyant playing style.
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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.
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