Gael Monfils News

Will end career in 2026 Monfils, who is currently sidelined with an ankle injury, announced on Wednesday that 2026 will be his final season on tour.

Impact After struggling lately with losses and injuries, Monfils has concluded that he will play one more year at the professional level. The 39-year-old from France hoisted a title early this season in Auckland, but he's currently on a five-match losing streak dating back to Wimbledon. All in all, Monfils is 18-15 so far in 2025.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Gael Monfils retiring after '26 season: 'Completely at peace' Deadspin | Gael Monfils retiring after '26 season: 'Completely at peace'

OCTOBER 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Gael Monfils retiring after '26 season: 'Completely at peace' Gael Monfils will retire after the 2026 season, ending a two-decade career as one of the most popular and entertaining players on the ATP To...

OCTOBER 1 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Gael Monfils, the last French 'Musketeer,' announces that he will retire at the end of 2026 season

Gael Monfils has announced his retirement from professional tennis at the end of the 2026 season

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Retires in Chengdu first round Monfils (undisclosed) retired down 6-7 (3), 6-3, 1-0 to Alexander Shevchenko in the first round of Chengdu on Thursday.

Impact Monfils, who hasn't played since the US Open, could not complete one match in Chengdu as he retired after one hour and 48 minutes on court. The 39-year-old from France has not lost five matches in a row dating back to Wimbledon.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chengdu Open Day 2: Men's singles predictions ft. Gael Monfils vs Alexander Shevchenko, Terenze Atmane vs Dino Prizmic The top players on tour are currently in action at the Chengdu Open. The first few matches have already lived up to expectations so far.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Defeat in US Open R1 Monfils lost to Roman Safiullin in the round of 128 of the US Open with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Impact Monfils committed 38 unforced errors in the match. Other than that, he committed 10 double faults as well, seven more than his opponent. It was the first occasion since the Australian Open 2021 where Monfils was knocked out after losing in the first round of a Grand Slam.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for US Open Monfils (wrist) will play Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US Open.

Impact Monfils will return for his first match since Toronto after dealing with a wrist injury. The 38-year-old from France could play No. 25 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the second round.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

There's a $1 million prize and big names for 2025 US Open mixed doubles. Why are some people upset?

Grand Slam singles champions such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Madison Keys will be playing for extra money — $1 million to the winning duo — and trying to get...

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

US Open mixed doubles tournament set, with Alcaraz-Raducanu to face the No. 1 seeds

Jannik Sinner has a new partner for the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, where Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu will face the No. 1-seeded team in the first round

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Pulls out of Cincinnati Monfils (wrist) withdrew from Cincinnati before his first round match.

Impact Monfils, who is 1-5 across his last six matches, will not compete this week due to a left wrist injury. The veteran Frenchman has a few weeks to get healthy in time for the US Open.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tennis player Elina Svitolina faces hateful abuse after loss, blames 'shameful' bettors

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has spoken out about receiving hateful abuse online from frustrated gamblers after losing a match in Canada

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Defeat in Toronto R1 Monfils lost to Tomas Barrios Vera in the round of 128 of the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 on Sunday.

Impact Monfils committed 15 double faults in the match, 12 more than his opponent. He made 23 unforced errors as well. It was Monfils's 12th defeat in 30 matches in 2025.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Washington opener Monfils lost to Yibing Wu in the round of 64 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open with a score of 6-3, 6-1 on Tuesday.

Impact Monfils committed 26 unforced errors in the match, six more than his opponent. He failed to convert a single break point as well. In comparison, Wu won four break points. It was Monfils' 11th defeat in 29 matches in 2025.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

It's not just Novak Djokovic. Marin Cilic and other 30-somethings make their mark at Wimbledon

It's been a good day for the old guys at Wimbledon

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Clinches five-setter in London Monfils defeated Ugo Humbert in the Wimbledon round of 128 with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-2 on Tuesday.

Impact Monfils registered 28 aces in the match, 18 more than his opponent. He converted seven break points as well, three more than Humbert. Next up for Monfils will be Hungary's Marton Fucsovics.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ousts 18th seed at Wimbledon Monfils won 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-2 over Ugo Humbert in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Impact Monfils snapped a three-match losing streak as he prevailed in a marathon five-set battle against his No. 18-ranked countryman en route to the second round after three hours and 57 minutes on court. The 38-year-old from France has made the fourth round at Wimbledon just once in his career. Monfils will play No. 105-ranked Marton Fucsovics (3-1 H2H) in the second round.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wimbledon picks: Gael Monfils vs. Ugo Humbert odds, prediction The crowd will be behind Gael Monfils in his match against Ugo Humbert at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

JULY 1 • NYPOST.COM

Defeat in London opener Monfils lost to Mackenzie McDonald in the round of 32 of the Queen's Club Championship with a score of 6-4, 6-4 on Monday.

Impact Monfils committed eight double faults in the match. In comparison, his opponent did not commit a single double fault. Monfils converted just one break point. It was Monfils' ninth defeat in 26 matches this season.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tiafoe upset by local wild card at Queen's Club

British wild card Dan Evans has upset world No. 13 Frances Tiafoe 7-5, 6-2 for his first win at Queen’s Club since 2021

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Defeat in Stuttgart R1 Monfils lost to Alex Michelsen in the round of 32 of the Boss Open with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Tuesday.

Impact Monfils won 62 percent of the service points in the match. In comparison, his opponent won 72 percent of the points while serving. Monfils converted two break points, one less than Michelsen. It was the third time this season that Monfils suffered a defeat in the first round of a competition.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Paris R2 Monfils lost to Jack Draper in the round of 64 of the French Open with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday.

Impact Monfils committed 46 unforced errors in the match, 13 more than his opponent. He registered 45 winners, 14 fewer than Draper. It was the fourth consecutive occasion where Monfils suffered a defeat in the second round at the Roland Garros.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

French Open 2025: Coco Gauff's serve is not at its best but she gets the breaks for a win

Coco Gauff has managed to move into the French Open's third round despite some shaky serving

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Advances in French Open Monfils defeated Hugo Dellien in the round of 128 of the French Open with a score of 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-1 on Tuesday.

Impact Monfils produced 21 aces in the match, 19 more than his opponent. He registered 57 winners as well, 15 more than his rival. Next up for Monfils will be Britain's Jack Draper.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

French Open 2025: Casper Ruud is bothered by a painful knee and loses to Nuno Borges

Two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud has dropped 13 of the last 14 games and lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 to Nuno Borges in the second round at Roland-Garros while bothered by a ba...

MAY 28 • Associated Press

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