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Gael Monfils Says 2026 Will Be His Final Season

He casts the year ahead as a farewell centered on joy, with gratitude taking precedence over milestones.

Gael Monfils will hang up his racket at the end of the year
Jul 27, 2025; Toronto, ON, Canada; Gael Monfils (FRA) hits a ball to Tomas Barrios Vera (not pictured) in first round play at Sobeys Stadium. John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The 39-year-old announced on social media that he will retire at the end of the 2026 ATP season.
  • The former world No. 6 reached Grand Slam semifinals at the 2008 French Open and the 2016 US Open.
  • He has won 13 ATP titles, most recently in Auckland in January, becoming the oldest ATP singles champion at 38 years and four months.
  • He said he is “tremendously at peace” with the decision and has “no regrets” after a 21-year professional career.
  • Multiple outlets report he intends to play Roland Garros and the Paris Masters one last time during his farewell season.