Gael Monfils achieved a remarkable comeback in Auckland at the ASB Classic, securing a victory over Pedro Martinez with a score of 1-6, 7-6, 6-3. This win marks him as the oldest player to win a match in this tournament since 1971. At the age of 38, Monfils demonstrated his experience and resilience, turning the match around after being down 6-1, 5-2. This performance not only showcases his enduring skill on the court but also his capacity to compete at high levels even at an advanced stage in his career.
38, feeling GREAT 🌟@Gael_Monfils becomes the oldest to win a match in Auckland since 1971 with his 1-6 7-6 6-3 win over Martinez!
Monfils in Auckland, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.52, Monfils has managed to achieve a 2-1 match record in 2025. Gael is now playing in Auckland where he beat the world no.43 Pedro Martinez Portero 1-6 7-6(5) 6-3.
Gael Monfils will fight against the world no.42 Jan-Lennard Struff in the 2nd round. Their actual record is 2-0 for Monfils.
Gael won 12 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Pedro Martinez Portero in 2025
Ranked world no.43, the Spaniard played his last match on the 7th of January when he was overcome by world no.52 Gael Monfils 1-6 7-6(5) 6-3 in the 1st round in Auckland (draw).
This year Martinez Portero owns a composed 1-2 record.
Gael Monfils and Pedro Martinez Portero played each other 3 times. Their current head to head is 2-1 for Monfils.