Gael Monfils

Dane Sweeny, a 24-year-old Australian qualifier ranked No. 182, secured the biggest win of his career by defeating Gael Monfils 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5 at the Australian Open on Tuesday night. The victory marked Monfils' final appearance in Melbourne after 20 participations, as the 39-year-old Frenchman plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season. Sweeny advances to face No. 8 seed Ben Shelton in the next round.