New Delhi: Frenchman Gael Monfils bid farewell to the Australian Open with a heartbreaking opening-round exit after losing a captivating contest against rising Australian star Dane Sweeney. 39-year-old Monfils, who, last year, announced that the 2026 AO will be his last appearance at Melbourne Park, started well by winning the opening set, but buoyed by the home support at the Kia Arena, Sweeney fought back to win the next three sets and eventually claimed the match 6-7 (3-7), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5.

While Monfils would be disappointed to make an early exit in his........

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