Gael Monfils says whether he thinks he can win the Australian Open now that he's beaten Taylor Fritz

Gael Monfils outlined what is most important to him in life after reaching the Australian Open fourth round.

The 38-year-old produced a vintage display to end Taylor Fritz’s campaign Down Under following a three-hour contest.

He danced for joy and roared with delight following one of the biggest wins in the latter stages of his career.

Monfils became the oldest player to defeat an opponent ranked inside the top five at the Australian Open since the ATP Tour rankings began, and he does not want to stop here.

Does Gael Monfils think he can win the Australian Open?

Monfils has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time since 2020 following his shock win over Fritz.

Despite being in his late thirties the veteran is still playing at a very high level and entertaining the thousands of fans that come to watch him play.

The Frenchman has accomplished plenty throughout his historic career, but he has not reached a Grand Slam final or won a major.

He was asked if he can go all the way and win the tournament, but that is the last thing on Monfils’ mind.

“Win? No, you know, to be honest with you, it is not even a dream to win the tournament,” he said. “My dream is to be old and with a lot of kids and healthy.”

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Monfils will continue his Australian open campaign against another American in Ben Shelton.

The 22-year-old booked his spot in the fourth round with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) victory over Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, where he will face Monfils for the first time.

Several other Americans have been singing Monfils’ praises following his win over Fritz.

Alex Michelsen, who will face Alex de Minaur in the fourth round of the Australian Open, named Monfils as his favourite player. Monfils. Yeah, the guy’s a pure athlete. All the feel and circus shots,” the 20-year-old said.

“I mean, he was incredible. I still love watching him. I always love watching him. For sure my favorite guy.” Former players and coaches also paid tribute to Monfils as Mardy Fish posted on X: “I played Monfils 4th rd of the US Open in 2008! Dude is still doing it.”

Furthermore, Coco Gauff’s former coach Brad Gilbert wrote: “What amazing physical effort from La-Monf at 38 years young in very warm conditions, flying around the court takes our Fritz Carlton to move into round of @AustralianOpen.”

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