Gael Monfils managed to equal a historic feat that had already been achieved by Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. The French tennis player's achievement places him alongside two of the greatest legends in world tennis.
In the same competition, German Alexander Zverev faced difficulties in his debut at the US Open. The player needed five sets to secure his qualification to the next phase of the tournament.
The article does not provide additional details about the specific nature of Monfils' feat nor about the opponents faced by Zverev in the match.
