By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) -French flair topped American firepower as Gael Monfils turned back the clock to dump fourth seed Taylor Fritz out of the Australian Open on Saturday and celebrate his place in the last 16 with a dance on court.

Gael Monfils has joined Roger Federer as the only men to reach the Australian Open’s fourth round at age 38 or older since the tournament field expanded to 128 players in 1988.

Gael Monfils rallied from a set down to claim a thrilling 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 win over American Taylor Fritz in a third-round match at the Australian Open.

"Every person that’s bought a ticket to come out here and heckle me ... it’s all going towards the Danielle Collins fund."

Danielle Collins of the United States provokes the crowd after defeating Destanee Aiava of Australia in the second round on Day 5 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2025 Danielle Collins got the last laugh — and a "big fat paycheck" — at the 2025 Australian Open.

As Danielle Collins walks out to Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night (local time), you may hear a few boos from the Australian Open crowd.