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Gael Monfils Sets 2026 Farewell, Ending Two-Decade Career

He calls the decision a peaceful, no‑regrets goodbye after 21 years.

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 announced on social media that the 2026 season will be his last, formalizing an exit plan at age 39 after debuting on tour in 2004.
  • He said he is “tremendously at peace” with retiring and emphasized having “no regrets,” setting a final‑season goal to enjoy every minute and treat each match like his last.
  • He has won 13 ATP titles, most recently in Auckland in January, when he became the oldest ATP Tour singles champion at 38.
  • Career highlights include semifinals at the 2008 French Open and the 2016 US Open and a peak ranking of world No. 6.
  • Reactions from across tennis followed, with Novak Djokovic praising Monfils and urging him to “enjoy your last dance,” as coverage framed him as the last of France’s ‘Musketeers.’