AUSTRALIA OPEN
Who does Taylor Fritz play next at the Australian Open 2025? 3rd round opponent, date, time
The American heads into the third round after defeating Chile’s Cristián Garín in straight sets.

Taylor Fritz advances to the third round at the 2025 Australian Open. After seeing off JT Brooksby in straight sets in the opening round, the No.4 seed defeated Chile’s Cristián Garín 6-2 6-1 6-0.
Taylor’s next opponent is veteran French player Gaël Monfils, who eliminated compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Daniel Altmaier. Monfils recently moved up 11 places in the ATP ranking to 41st. His best finish in this tournament was reaching the quarter finals in 2016 and 2022.
That is also as far as Fritz has ever reached at the Australian Open - he made it to the last eight in last year’s edition only to be sent packing by Novak Djokovic.
Fritz and Monfils have met just once during their careers - curiously enough in this tournament. They crossed paths in the second round (Last 64) in 2019 with Taylor advancing to the next round 6-3 6-7(8) 7-6(6) 7-6(5).
When is Taylor Fritz vs Gaël Monfils?
The 2025 Australian Open Round of 32 game between Taylor Fritz and Gaël Monfils will be played at Margaret Court Arena on Saturday 18 January 2025. The order of play commences at 12:30 p.m. local time (8:30 p.m. ET Friday 17 January / 5:30 p.m. PT Friday 17 January).
Viewers in the United States will be able to follow the game live on ESPN, who are providing live coverage of the tournament. Streaming options are available through YouTubeTV, FuboTV (free trial available) and ESPN+.
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