Australian Open recap: Gael Monfils’ run ends as Melbourne heat and long matches dash dreams

[ASFN Admin]

Welcome to the Australian Open briefing, where will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On day nine, Gael Monfils’ magical run came to a close as remarkable exploits caught up to players all over Melbourne Park. Mirra Andreeva finds relief from singles exit on the doubles court Off the back of a dispiriting defeat to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday, Mirra Andreeva found refuge a few hundred feet away. She hopped over to John Cain Arena from the Rod Laver A

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