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Gaël Monfils Says 2026 Will Be His Final Season on Tour

The 39-year-old plans to retire at 40 after a 21-year run marked by 13 titles, two Grand Slam semifinals, a career-high No. 6 ranking.

Overview

  • Monfils announced his decision on Wednesday, with Le Parisien sharing his statement on X that the coming season will be his last as a professional.
  • He said he cherished turning his passion into a profession for 21 years and that he is at peace with retiring at the end of 2026.
  • Despite injury interruptions, he remains active at world No. 53 at age 39, including a run to the Australian Open round of 16 earlier this year.
  • His planned exit follows those of fellow French standouts Gilles Simon, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet, underscoring a generational shift.
  • No detailed farewell schedule or post-retirement plans have been disclosed in the current reporting.