Gaël Monfils takes final grand slam bow after US Open defeat to Learner Tien
French tennis veteran Gaël Monfils concluded his 22-year Grand Slam run at the US Open, losing in straight sets to 20‑year‑old American Learner Tien, 6‑3, 6‑4, 6‑3. Known for his athleticism and entertaining style, Monfils could not match the rising star, who secured the victory without dropping a set. The French showman, whose career spanned two decades, made his final major appearance.