Gaël Monfils's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Gaël Monfils. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Gaël Monfils is a French professional tennis player known for his athletic and acrobatic style. He achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 6 in 2016 and has won 13 ATP Tour singles titles. Monfils has reached 35 finals throughout his career. His best Grand Slam performances are semifinal appearances at the 2008 French Open and the 2016 US Open.

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1970: Monfils oldest quarterfinalist and semifinalist since 1970

In 2025, Monfils became the oldest quarterfinalist and semifinalist at the ASB Classic in Auckland since Roger Taylor in 1970.

1973: Monfils becomes third-oldest player to defeat a top-five opponent since 1973

In 2025, Monfils became the third-oldest player (behind Rosewall twice) to defeat a top-five opponent at a major in the history of the ATP Rankings (since 1973) at the Australian Open.

1977: Monfils becomes oldest men's title winner since 1977

In 2025, following his victory at the ASB Classic, Monfils became the oldest-ever men's singles title winner since Ken Rosewall in 1977 in Hong Kong.

1988: Monfils reaches fourth round at age 38 at the Australian Open

In 2025, Monfils reached the fourth round at age 38 at the Australian Open, joining Roger Federer as the only one to do so since the tournament field expanded to 128 players when it moved to Melbourne Park in 1988.

1990: ATP Tour Establishment

In 1990, the ATP Tour's establishment. By 2025, Monfils became the oldest ATP Tour champion since this establishment.

1990: Monfils joins list of oldest ATP Title Winners since 1990

In 2023, Monfils joined a list of four players above the age of 37 to win an ATP title since 1990.

1990: Monfils Joins List of Players with 20 Masters 1000 Wins After 35 Since 1990

In 2024, at the Miami Open, Monfils earned his 20th Masters 1000 win after turning 35 years old, joining a list of players since 1990 to share this feat.

1990: Monfils records 73rd ATP semifinal win since 1990

In 2025, Monfils secured his 73rd ATP Tour semifinal win (second after Novak Djokovic) at the ASB Classic, since the ATP Tour was established in 1990.

1991: Monfils Sets Record at Australian Open

In 2025, at the Australian Open, Monfils became the only player ever not to face a break point in a five-set match at a Slam (since records started in 1991).

February 2004: No. 1 Junior World Ranking

In February 2004, Monfils reached the No. 1 junior combined world ranking.

2004: Junior Grand Slam Wins and ATP Debut

In 2004, Monfils finished as the world's No. 1 junior, winning the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon junior titles. In October 2004, he made his ATP debut as a wildcard entrant at the Moselle Open in Metz, reaching the quarterfinals.

2004: Year-End Ranking

Monfils ended 2004 with a year-end ranking of world No. 239, a jump from his ranking of No. 925 at the start of the year.

2005: ATP Newcomer of the Year

In 2005, Monfils was named the ATP Newcomer of the Year.

2006: Doha Final and Paddle Tennis Win

In 2006, Monfils reached the final in Doha, losing to Roger Federer. He also won a paddle tennis tournament in Las Vegas, defeating the world No. 1 paddle tennis player.

2009: Wrist Injury, US Open, and Open de Moselle Win

In 2009, Monfils withdrew from Wimbledon due to a wrist injury. He lost to Rafael Nadal at the US Open but won the Open de Moselle against Philipp Kohlschreiber.

2011: Won Stockholm Open

In October 2011, Monfils won his fourth ATP career title at the Stockholm Open, beating Jarkko Nieminen in the final.

2013: Defeated Berdych at French Open

In 2013, after a good clay season with a win at the Bordeaux Challenger and a final at the Nice ATP tournament, Gaël Monfils upset Berdych in the first round of the French Open.

2013: Upsets Federer at Shanghai Masters

In October 2013, at the Shanghai Masters, Monfils upset Roger Federer in the third round before losing to Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals.

2014: Won Montpellier

In 2014, Monfils won Montpellier, defeating Richard Gasquet.

2014: Monfils earns his first top 10 win at a major since 2014.

In 2025, Monfils earned his first top 10 win at a major since 2014 at the Australian Open against fourth seed Taylor Fritz.

November 2016: Achieved Career-High Ranking

In November 2016, Gaël Monfils achieved his career-high ranking of world No. 6 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

2019: Monfils is second oldest to win three matches at 1000-level after Karlovic in 2019

In 2025, Monfils became the second oldest player to win three matches at the 1000-level after Ivo Karlovic in Indian Wells in 2019 at the Miami Open.

2019: Monfils becomes second-oldest finalist since 2019

In 2025, Monfils became the second-oldest finalist since Ivo Karlovic in Pune 2019, following his semifinal win at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

2023: Consecutive ATP Tour Singles Final

From 2005 to 2023, Monfils reached at least one ATP Tour singles final every year for 19 consecutive seasons.

2023: Monfils wins Stockholm Open, breaks hardcourt record

In 2023, Gaël Monfils won the Stockholm Open, becoming the oldest champion in the tournament's history. He also recorded his 356th hardcourt win, breaking the record for the most hardcourt wins by a French player.

2024: Monfils defeats Alcaraz at Cincinnati Open, returns to top 45

In 2024, at the Cincinnati Open, Monfils defeated world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz and returned to the top 45 in the rankings.

2024: Monfils Achieves 550th Career Win at Miami Open

In 2024, at the Miami Open, Monfils achieved his 550th career win, becoming only the second Frenchman in the Open Era to reach that milestone.

2025: Monfils Advances to Australian Open Fourth Round

In 2025, Monfils advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open, defeating fourth seed Taylor Fritz, his first top 10 win at a major since 2014.

2025: Oldest ATP Tour Champion

In 2025, Monfils became the oldest ATP Tour champion since the Tour's establishment in 1990.

2025: Monfils becomes oldest champion on ATP Tour at Auckland

In 2025, Monfils became the oldest champion on the ATP Tour, after winning the ASB Classic in Auckland.

2025: Monfils Wins Multiple Matches at Miami Open

In 2025, at the Miami Open, Monfils became the second oldest player to win a match at the tournament and reached the fourth round, becoming the second oldest player to win three matches at the 1000-level after Ivo Karlovic in Indian Wells in 2019.