Recognition, admiration, and affection is what Gael Monfils has received from the crowd and from Ben Shelton himself after he decided to retire in the fourth set in the round of 16 of the 2025 Australian Open. The veteran French player has been one of the main protagonists of the tournament and received a truly moving spontaneous tribute.
And Monfils could push no more today ❤️🩹
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2025
The Frenchman retires and that's a class act from Ben, hyping the crowd to cheer for Gael 🫶#AusOpen • #AO2025 pic.twitter.com/nRsoyKZ4y6
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