Gael Monfils News

Gael Monfils' absence from Rolex Paris Masters makes sense after Elina Svitolina's surprise announcement Svitolina's shocking news explains Monfils' unplanned early retirement

OCTOBER 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Drug-testing agency lists Gael Monfils as a retired player, seemingly ruling out a Paris farewell

French tennis player Gael Monfils is now listed as a retired tennis player by the sport’s drug-testing organization

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Early exit from last US Open Monfils lost to Learner Tien in the round of 64 of the US Open with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday.

Impact Monfils committed 54 unforced errors in the match, 33 more than his opponent. He failed to win a break point in eight attempts. In comparison, Tien converted four break points in 13 attempts. With that result, Monfils finished his US Open career with 33 wins in 50 outings. His best performance came in 2016 when he lost in the semifinal to Serbia's Novak Djokovic.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Gael Monfils announces new career path after US Open exit: finance Deadspin | Gael Monfils announces new career path after US Open exit: finance

SEPTEMBER 4 • DEADSPIN.COM

ESPN criticized for not showing conclusion of Gael Monfils, Learner Tien US Open match ESPN chose to show Malika Andrews, Sam Querrey desk commentary instead of conclusion of Gael Monfils, Learner Tien match. Monfils is making...

SEPTEMBER 4 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Gael Monfils bids adieu to Grand Slam tennis by losing in the second round at the US Open

Gael Monfils bid adieu to Grand Slam tennis with a loss to Learner Tien in the second round of the U.S. Open

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open

Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Learner Tien vs Gael Monfils preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, & betting tips | US Open 2026 Fixture: (14) Learner Tien vs (WC) Gael Monfils

SEPTEMBER 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Gael Monfils joins exclusive club featuring Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer Following another victory, Gael Monfils joined an elite group of active and retired greats that includes Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

SEPTEMBER 2 • BOLAVIP.COM

Deadspin | Gael Monfils matches Jimmy Connors with U.S. Open win on 40th birthday Deadspin | Gael Monfils matches Jimmy Connors with U.S. Open win on 40th birthday

SEPTEMBER 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Claims four-set win in US Open debut Monfils won 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 over Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday.

Impact Monfils, who's appearing in his last US Open, delivered an early win as he rallied past his No. 60-ranked opponent in four sets to reach the second round after two hours and 22 minutes on court. It's the first win at the Grand Slam level for the 40-year-old from France since Wimbledon in 2025. Monfils will play No. 14 seed Learner Tien (0-1 H2H) next.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ageless Gael Monfils joins Jimmy Connors in US Open lore Gael Monfils looked every bit the ageless wonder on his 40th birthday in his first round US Open victory under the lights at Armstrong Stadi...

SEPTEMBER 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Gael Monfils wins on his 40th birthday at the US Open to extend his Grand Slam career

Gael Monfils turned back the clock and pushed back the end of his Grand Slam career, beating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 on Tuesday night at the U.S. Open on his 40th...

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

No. 1 Alexander Zverev wins in 5 sets, Coco Gauff starts her quest for a second US Open title

Alexander Zverev has the No. 1 seed in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time and the belief that comes from finally winning a major title

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Gael Monfils vs Adolfo Daniel Vallejo preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, & betting tips | US Open 2026 Fixture: (WC) Gael Monfils vs Adolfo Daniel Vallejo

SEPTEMBER 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Novak Djokovic hopes losing early at Cincinnati has him more prepared for the US Open

Novak Djokovic believes he is adequately prepared for the U.S. Open after losing his first match at the hard-court tune-up Cincinnati Open earlier this month

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Bencic, Cobolli rally from a set down to reach US Open mixed doubles final No. 4 seeds Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli rallied from a set down Wednesday night to reach the US Open mixed doubles final, defeating El...

AUGUST 27 • WTATENNIS.COM

Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik win the US Open mixed doubles championship

Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik won the U.S. Open mixed doubles title Wednesday night, beating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 1-6 (10-6)

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Quite a couple: Spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils reach US Open mixed doubles semifinals

Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils have both gone far but never all the way to the U.S. Open title

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of mixed doubles at the U.S. Open

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz are out of the mixed doubles tournament at the U.S. Open

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will start US Open mixed doubles against team from qualifying

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will have to wait a little longer to learn their first opponent in the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Serena Williams will play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to the US Open

Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Eala and Auger-Aliassime, Svitolina-Monfils, Errani-Vavassori get US Open mixed doubles wild cards

Rising women’s star Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime, spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, and two-time defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have been given...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Suffers defeat in Cincinnati opener Monfils lost to Rinky Hijikata in the round of 128 of the Cincinnati Open with a score of 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 on Thursday.

Impact Monfils committed 55 unforced errors in the match, 16 more than his opponent. He committed seven double faults as well, three more than Hijikata. Overall, Monfils won 109 points, six fewer than Hijikata.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hijikata rallies to beat Monfils in 1st round of Cincinnati Open

Australian Rinky Hijikata rallied to beat Gael Monfils 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 as first-round action got underway Thursday at the Cincinnati Open

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

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