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Gael Monfils officially retires from professional tennis

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French tennis star Gael Monfils has officially retired from professional competition at the age of 40. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed that Monfils has been listed as a retired player since October 5, effectively removing him from the sport's mandatory anti-doping program.

The retirement comes earlier than Monfils had previously indicated. He had originally planned to conclude his career following the 2026 season, with a highly anticipated farewell scheduled for the Paris Masters in November. However, his recent withdrawal from the Lyon Open due to “personal reasons” and his updated status with the ITIA suggest his competitive career has ended following his second-round loss at the US Open in September.

Monfils leaves a significant legacy in the sport, known for his charismatic and athletic playing style. During his 22-year career, he reached a career-high ranking of world No. 6, won 13 ATP Tour singles titles, and reached Grand Slam semifinals at both Roland Garros (2008) and the US Open (2016). Following his retirement, Monfils has indicated plans to transition into the financial sector, having signed with a Swiss wealth management company.

Entities

ATP · ATP Tour · Elina Svitolina · Gaël Monfils · International Tennis Integrity Agency · US Open

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] Monfils will not participate in the Paris Masters scheduled for November 2-8. www.gsp.ro · www.sport.fr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Monfils' last official match was a second-round loss at the US Open in September. www.gsp.ro · www.sport.fr
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Gael Monfils has been listed as a retired player by the ITIA since October 5. www.livetennis.it · www.gsp.ro · www.sport.fr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Monfils will not participate in the ATP 250 in Lyon scheduled for October 19-25. www.gsp.ro · www.sport.fr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The ITIA confirmed that Monfils is officially considered retired and is ineligible to participate in ATP tournaments. www.gsp.ro

Sources

Gotovo je: Monfis više nije aktivan igrač, ako bude želeo da se vrati čekaju ga testiranja [sportskiportal.com]
Gaël Monfils zwaait in stilte af: tennistovenaar niet langer speelgerechtigd [nlsportnieuws.nl]
Překvapení v tenise: Gael Monfils odstoupil, ačkoli oznámil další turnaje v sezóně - Sparťanské Noviny [spartanskenoviny.cz]
Monfils saluta il tennis: il suo nome nell’elenco dei ritirati ITIA [ventidisport.it]
Monfils saluta il tennis: il suo nome nell'elenco dei ritirati ITIA - SportingNews. it - Tutto lo sport a portata di click! [sportingnews.it]
Gaël Monfils : une retraite dans le plus grand mystère, pourquoi le Français a-t-il disparu sans un mot ? [www.stars-actu.fr]
Gael Monfils is retiring: Ten moments that prove he was more than a showman [tennisuptodate.com]
Гаел Монфис прекратява професионалната си тенис кариера [novini247.com]
Monfils officiellement retraité ! [www.tennisleader.fr]
Tennis : coup de théâtre, Gaël Monfils officiellement retraité ! [www.sportmag.fr]
ITIA potwierdziła wcześniejsze odejście Gaëla Monfilsa. Powrót wymagałby sześciu miesięcy testów [sport1.pl]
Gaël Monfils s’arrête là, sans un mot, et laisse ses proches dans le flou [lesinguliersete.fr]
Monfils è atteso a Lione e Parigi ma… si è già ritirato? [www.livetennis.it]
ATP > Tsonga, sur son bilan contre Federer, Nadal, Djokovic et Murray : "Parfois, j'oublie que j'ai joué à ce niveau" [www.welovetennis.fr]
S-a retras în secret? ITIA anunță ce s-a întâmplat cu unul dintre cei mai spectaculoși tenismeni din lume [golazo.ro]
Tennis : Gaël Monfils prend sa retraite et ne disputera pas le Grand Prix Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes à Lyon [www.lyoncapitale.fr]
[Tennis] Le showman Monfils tire sa révérence en toute discrétion [lequotidien.lu]
Гаел Монфис внезапно сложи край на кариерата си [telegraph.bg]
Gael Monfils s-a retras oficial din activitate. ITIA confirmă [www.stiripesurse.ro]
French Tennis Star Gael Monfils Announces Retirement at 40 [www.rediff.com]
Monfils presenetil z uradno upokojitvijo, načrtovano slovo odpadlo [www.sport-tv.si]
Gael Monfils, retras în secret! Francezii au aflat de pe lista ITIA [www.gsp.ro]
Gaël Monfils : sa retraite actée en silence, il ne jouera ni Lyon ni Paris [www.sport.fr]
Has Gael Monfils Retired From Tennis Before Making Final Competitive Appearance? [www.news18.com]
Drug-testing agency lists Gael Monfils as a retired player, seemingly ruling out a Paris farewell [www.newsday.com]
Il prend sa retraite. . . sans le dire à personne : la sortie lunaire de Gaël Monfils [www.rtl.be]