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Gaël Monfils retirement from professional tennis

Overview

French tennis player Gaël Monfils has officially retired from professional competition at the age of 40. While Monfils had previously intended to play through the end of the 2026 season, including a planned farewell at the Paris Masters, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) updated his status to retired effective October 5.

During a Twitch livestream, Monfils clarified that his decision was heavily influenced by his recent separation from Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina. He stated the split ‘made me very hurt as a human’ and impacted the psychological resources necessary for elite competition. He further admitted that he is ‘not at my best psychologically’ and has struggled with eating and training due to the emotional weight of the breakup.

His departure follows a withdrawal from the Lyon Open due to ‘personal reasons’ and a second-round loss at the US Open in September. To honor his career, which includes a world No. 6 ranking, 13 ATP Tour singles titles, and Grand Slam semifinals at Roland Garros (2008) and the US Open (2016), the Rolex Paris Masters will host a special tribute ceremony. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, at the La Défense Arena during the evening session.

Following his retirement, Monfils has indicated plans to transition into the financial sector, having signed with a Swiss wealth management company.

Entities

International Tennis Integrity Agency · Gaël Monfils · Elina Svitolina · Univers Tennis · French Tennis Federation

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Gaël Monfils announces retirement following divorce from Elina Svitolina

    Gaël Monfils has retired from professional tennis, citing the emotional impact of his divorce from Elina Svitolina. A career tribute is planned for the Paris Masters on November 3.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Gaël Monfils officially retires from professional tennis

    French tennis player Gaël Monfils has officially retired, according to the ITIA, after withdrawing from upcoming tournaments in Lyon and Paris.

  3. [SPORTS] 26 sources
    Gael Monfils officially retires from professional tennis

    French tennis veteran Gael Monfils has officially retired at age 40, ending a career marked by 13 ATP titles and a career-high ranking of world No. 6.

Sources

epochtimes.fr · fanatik.ro · gong.bg · gsp.ro · lequotidien.lu · lesinguliersete.fr · livetennis.it · lyoncapitale.fr · m.digisport.ro · mondo.rs · mundodeportivo.com · news18.com · newsday.com · nlsportnieuws.nl · novini247.com · nypost.com · pref.tottori.lg.jp · rtl.be · sd.rs · spartanskenoviny.cz · sport-tv.si · Sport.cz · sport.fr · sport.hotnews.ro · sport1.pl · sportbible.com · sportingnews.it · sportmag.fr · sportowefakty.wp.pl · sportskiportal.com · stars-actu.fr · stiripesurse.ro · sudradio.fr · telegraph.bg · tennisleader.fr · tennisuptodate.com · ventidisport.it · welovetennis.fr

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