Gael Monfils retires after 22 years, honored at Paris Masters ceremony
Gael Monfils has announced his retirement, ending a 22‑year professional tennis career. A ceremony at the Paris Masters celebrated his achievements, with former French teammates Jo‑Wilfried Tsonga, Gilles Simon, Richard Gasquet and Benoit Paire joining him on court. Over his career he captured 13 ATP Tour singles titles, the first in Poland in 2005 and the most recent in Auckland in January 2025. The 40‑year‑old Frenchman married fellow player Elina Svitolina in 2021 and they welcomed a daughter, Skai, in October 2022.
Key facts
- Monfils reached the French Open semi‑finals in 2008 and the US Open semi‑finals in 2016.
- The retirement ceremony took place during the Paris Masters event.
- Monfils' final ATP title was won in Auckland in January 2025.
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Why it matters
Monfils was a popular figure on tour and his retirement marks the end of a notable era in French tennis.
What changed
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