Gaël Monfils, 40, fell in straight sets to No. 14 seed Learner Tien at the US Open. The Frenchman announced he will retire at the end of the 2026 season.
Monfils had hoped for a more dramatic final grand slam appearance, having featured in a thrilling five-set comeback at the French Open earlier this year that extended past midnight. The veteran has built a reputation for dazzling shot-making throughout his career, including a mid-air forehand that featured in his first-round victory this week.
Tien advanced to the US Open third round for the first time.
