Gael Monfils Bids Emotional Farewell To Australian Open: 'Somehow It's The Finish Line'

Key Highlights

• Gael Monfils lost to Dane Sweeny in the first round of the Australian Open.
• The match ended with scores of 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5 after nearly four hours.
• This was Monfils' 20th appearance at the Australian Open and 69th Grand Slam.
• He received a standing ovation and thanked the crowd for their support.
• Monfils described the moment as 'somehow it's the finish line.'.