Time to say goodbye! Gaël Monfils announces retirement in 2026
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Monfils enters his final season.
Details: Today, on his official X social media page, 39-year-old French tennis star Gaël Monfils posted that he will retire from professional tennis next year.
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After sustaining a recent injury in a match against Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko, the seasoned Frenchman was unable to finish the contest at 6-7 (3-7), 6-3, 1-0. This setback led him to reflect on his health and make a pivotal decision regarding his future.
During his 21-year career, Monfils reached the semifinals of two Grand Slam tournaments, claimed 13 ATP singles titles, climbed as high as No. 6 in the world rankings, and twice played in the Davis Cup finals as a member of Team France.
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