Gael Monfils bids farewell to Grand Slam tennis following US Open defeat
French tennis star Gael Monfils competed in his final Grand Slam tournament on Thursday, falling to American Learner Tien in straight sets, 3-6, 4-6, 3-6, during their second-round clash at the US Open. Addressing the spectators, the 40-year-old expressed his gratitude, saying, "I want to thank you all." Following the match, Monfils received a tribute during an on-court ceremony where he was gifted a commemorative framed photograph.