Monfils Gael vs Tien Learner preview
Gael Monfils faces Learner Tien in the US Open Round of 64 on September 3, 2026, at 23:00 UTC. This match features a significant contrast in current world rankings, with Learner Tien entering the contest as the world number 15, while Gael Monfils holds the number 311 position.
Monfils, who is competing in the final season of his professional career, reached this stage after a first-round victory over Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. His presence in the tournament is notable, as he has become only the second man aged 40 or older to win a match at the US Open in the last 40 years, a feat previously achieved by Jimmy Connors in 1992.
Learner Tien advanced to this second-round encounter following a dominant straight-sets victory against Nuno Borges, winning 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 in his opening match. As these two players meet in New York, the contest highlights a clash between a rising talent and a veteran campaigner playing in his final US Open appearance.