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Gael Monfils Sets 2026 as His Final ATP Season

The 39-year-old crowd favorite frames his farewell year as a chance to savor every match.

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

  • Monfils said on social media that the 2026 season will be his last and that he is "tremendously at peace" with the decision.
  • He has 13 ATP titles and a career-high ranking of No. 6, and in January won Auckland to become the oldest modern-era ATP singles champion.
  • His best Grand Slam results were semifinals at the 2008 French Open and the 2016 US Open, leaving him without a major title.
  • Novak Djokovic led tributes from across the sport, and Monfils’ wife Elina Svitolina posted a supportive message under his announcement.
  • He has not named a final event, though some outlets report he aims to play farewell appearances at Roland Garros and the Paris Masters.