French tennis star Gaël Monfils became the oldest ever player to claim an ATP Tour singles title when he won the ASB Classic in Auckland on Saturday, surpassing the previous record set by Roger Federer in 2019.

Gael Monfils makes history as oldest winner on ATP Tour - The 38-year-old defeated Zizou Bergs in straight sets at the ASB Classic in New Zealand

Gael Monfils beat Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-4 in the Auckland Classic final on Saturday to become the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title in a boost before his Australian Open campaign.

French veteran Gael Monfils has become the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title after beating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in Auckland.

Gael Monfils made history at the ASB Classic in Auckland on Saturday as he became the oldest man to win a tour level title since 43-year-old Ken Rosewall sealed the deal back in 1977 in Hong Kong.

Gael Monfils makes history by becoming the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title after triumphing at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

Gael Monfils is like a fine wine - he gets better with age! The 38-year-old will compete in his 35th ATP final in Auckland following a 7-6, 6-4 victory over the young American Nishesh Basavareddy in an hour and 46 minutes.