Taylor Fritz’s campaign to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title in 22 years continues at the Australian Open as he takes on France’s Gael Monfils in the third round on Saturday.
Fritz, seeded fourth in Melbourne, had a superb end to the 2024 season as he reached the finals of the US Open and the ATP Tour Finals. His Australian Open campaign so far has established his credentials as a title challenger with two comfortable straight-sets wins in the opening two rounds.
Monfils, a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist, comes into the third-round match on the back of contrasting wins. He needed five sets to win in the first round but wrapped up the second round in straight sets.
Here is everything you need to know about Taylor Fritz vs. Gael Monfils, including TV and streaming options for the match.
Where to watch Taylor Fritz vs. Gael Monfils: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Tennis Channel, ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+
Taylor Fritz vs. Gael Monfils will air on the Tennis Channel and ESPN nationally. Tennis fans can also stream the match on Fubo and ESPN+.
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Taylor Fritz vs. Gael Monfils start time
- Date: Friday, Jan. 17
- Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Taylor Fritz vs. Gael Monfils is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. AEDT on Saturday, January 18. This translates to 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 17. The match will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne.
Taylor Fritz vs. Gael Monfils Australian Open history
Here is how far Taylor Fritz and Gael Monfils have advanced each year at the Australian Open:
Taylor Fritz
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2023 | Second Round | – |
| 2022 | Fourth Round | – |
| 2021 | Third Round | – |
| 2020 | Third Round | First Round |
| 2019 | Third Round | Second Round |
| 2018 | Qualifiers Second Round | – |
| 2017 | First Round | – |
| 2016 | First Round | – |
Gael Monfils
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Second Round | – |
| 2023 | Absent | – |
| 2022 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2021 | First Round | – |
| 2020 | Fourth Round | – |
| 2019 | Second Round | – |
| 2018 | Second Round | – |
| 2017 | Fourth Round | – |
| 2016 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2015 | Second Round | – |
| 2014 | Third Round | First Round |
| 2013 | Third Round | – |
| 2012 | Third Round | – |
| 2011 | Third Round | – |
| 2010 | Third Round | – |
| 2009 | Fourth Round | – |
| 2008 | Absent | – |
| 2007 | Third Round | – |
| 2006 | First Round | First Round |
| 2005 | Second Round | – |
Australian Open 2025 schedule
The first round of matches at the Australian Open 2025 got underway on Sunday, January 12. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, January 26.
| Date | Events |
| Sunday, January 12 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Monday, January 13 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Tuesday, January 14 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Wednesday, January 15 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Thursday, January 16 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Friday, January 17 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Saturday, January 18 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Sunday, January 19 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Monday, January 20 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Tuesday, January 21 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Wednesday, January 22 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Thursday, January 23 | Women’s Semifinals |
| Friday, January 24 | Men’s Semifinals |
| Saturday, January 25 | Women’s Singles Final, Men’s Doubles Final |
| Sunday, January 26 | Women’s Doubles Final, Men’s Singles Final |
