WATCH: Gael Monfils' exuberant celebration after dramatic Miami Open 2025 win vs Jiri Lehecka

Tennis sensation Gael Monfils continues to defy the laws of time with a magnificent performance at the court even at the age of 38. Check here to know more:

22 Mar 2025 14:31 IST

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Gael Monfils Unleashes Joyful Display (Photograph: Twitter)

It's rightly said that old rockers never die. Tennis sensation Gael Monfils continues to defy the laws of time with a magnificent performance at the court even at the age of 38. The star player stormed into the third round of the ongoing Miami Open 2025 after defeating star player Jiri Lehecka in a tense battle with a scoreline of 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (8).

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Meanwhile, the Frenchman seems to have a daunting task now as he will be facing Jaume Munar as the two players now set their eyes on booking a pre-quarter berth. Monfils had a great start to the play as he completely dominated the first set of the game to take an early lead in the game.

However, Jiri showcased his best form, and his aggressive style of the game plan and pragmatic skills helped him stage his comeback to level up this thriller. The two players fought strongly in the third and final set, pushing it to take it into the tiebreaker. Ultimately, the Frenchman defeated his opponent to storm into Round 32.

How fans have adored Gael Monfils's vibrant celebration?

Gael Monfils erupts into a wild celebration after his second-round win. The Frenchman celebrated with a wide smile on his face and later went on to raise his arms. After that, the crowd was seen applauding him, showcasing their support for the 38-year-old tennis star for his win even at such an age.

Watch his celebration here:

Gael Monfils’ reaction after beating Lehecka in Miami.

Look at the reaction of the crowd.

Everyone is smiling and on their feet with their arms in the air.

This man brings so much joy every single time he plays.

Beautiful stuff. 🥹

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