Frank Rondel
French tennis player Gael Monfils, husband of Ukrainian star Elina Svitolina, advanced to the second round of the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco after defeating Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur 6-4, 7-6(5), reports customreceipt.com. At 39 years old, Monfils became the oldest Frenchman to secure a victory in an ATP tournament, marking a historic milestone for French tennis.
The match, held on February 25, 2026, at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco, Mexico, was played on hard courts with a total prize fund of $2,469,450. This was the fifth meeting between Monfils and Dzumhur, with the Frenchman now holding a 4-1 head-to-head advantage. The victory also ended a seven-match losing streak for Monfils, his first win since Wimbledon 2025.
Monfils will face Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot, ranked 27th, in the next round of the tournament. The win demonstrates Monfils’ enduring competitiveness on the ATP Tour despite his age, highlighting his ability to challenge younger opponents in high-stakes matches.
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