Gael Monfils Concludes Australian Open Career with First-Round Loss to Dane Sweeny

At the 2026 Australian Open, French veteran Gael Monfils played his final match, losing a nearly four-hour first-round contest to Australian qualifier Dane Sweeny. Monfils, 39, who has competed in 20 editions of the tournament since 2003 and reached multiple later rounds, showed moments of his trademark flair despite physical struggles. Sweeny, supported by the home crowd, recovered after dropping the first set to win 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 7-5. Monfils received a standing ovation and thanked fans in a farewell ceremony.