Gael Monfils wins Miami Open match at age 38

Gael Monfils, a 38-year-old French tennis player, made history at the Miami Open by becoming the second-oldest man to win a match in the tournament's history. He defeated Hungary's Fabian Marozsan in the first round with scores of 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Monfils hit 15 aces and a total of 38 winners during the match. The only older player to have won in Miami is Jimmy Connors, who was 39 when he won in 1992. After the match, Monfils said he focused on different angles and depth in his shots, which helped him control the game. Marozsan struggled with his performance, having 33 winners but also making 36 unforced errors. Monfils will face the 26th seed, Jiri Lehecka from the Czech Republic, in the next round. In other matches, Australian Nick Kyrgios secured his first ATP win since 2022, defeating American Mackenzie McDonald 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Kyrgios, who had battled injuries, expressed relief at feeling competitive again. He noted that it was an emotional moment for him. Several players faced tough matches. Australian Tristan Schoolkate easily defeated Ethan Quinn 6-0, 6-2. Other notable matches included Camilo Ugo Carabelli's comeback win over Brandon Holt and Alexander Bublik's victory over Sebastian Baez. Many more players advanced, including Chun-Hsin Tseng from Taiwan and Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena, who both won their matches in straight sets.