French tennis player Gael Monfils on Saturday defeated world number four Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(1), 6-4 in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open. With the victory, Monfils became the second-oldest man after Roger Federer to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. "I’m a strong believer that I can still do some damage," the 38-year-old said.