Gael Monfils Matches Federer and Djokovic with 22-Year Grand Slam Win Streak

Gael Monfils has become only the third man to win at least one match at a Grand Slam tournament for 22 straight seasons, a feat previously achieved only by Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. The Frenchman’s consistency persisted through major setbacks, including a heel operation that eliminated an entire year and stretches when his ranking slipped below 300. Celebrating his 40th birthday, Monfils rallied from a first-set loss to dominate the remainder of his match at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

His Grand Slam résumé features quarterfinal runs at the Australian Open (2016, 2022), a semifinal appearance at the French Open in 2008, and a US Open semifinal in 2016, the same year he reached a career-high No. 6. In 2025, at age 38, he defeated world No. 4 Taylor Fritz in Melbourne, underscoring his longevity. As he prepares for a second-round clash with Learner, likely his final tournament, the 22-year streak remains secured.