After it was announced that some high-ranking ATP stars will be participating in an upcoming exhibition tournament that overlaps with the ATP calendar, tennis insider Jose Morgado spoke out against the decision.

Jan 16, 2025; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Taylor Fritz of United States of America serves during his match against Cristian Garin of Chile in the second round of the men’s singles at the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit ...

Fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz continued to display his top form on Thursday at the Australian Open, routing Chilean qualifier Cristian Garin 6-2, 6-1, 6-0 in second-round action. In his two victories, Fritz has lost a total of eight games.

Taylor Fritz showed just how dramatically life has changed for both he and Jenson Brooskby since their last Grand Slam meeting when Fritz took less than two hours to clinch their first-round match at the Australian Open.

Monfils upset fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz of the United States 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 in the third round at Melbourne, Australia. When Monfils made his Australian Open debut in 2005, Fritz, now 27 years old, was 7.

MELBOURNE, Australia — World No. 4 and U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz is out of the Australian Open after Gael Monfils continued his vintage run through the tournament. Fritz took the first set 6-3, but from thereafter Monfils took control, prevailing 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

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.

Taylor Fritz and Gael Monfils clash for the first time since 2019 as they look for a chance to make the second week at Australian Open 2025.

Gael Monfils (R) hugs Taylor Fritz after the men s singles 3rd round match between Taylor Fritz of the United States and Gael Monfils of France at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 18, 2025. / IMAGO / Xinhua