Gael Monfils issues emotional message ahead of his final season on the ATP Tour

Gael Monfils issues emotional message ahead of final season

The veteran has now issued an emotional statement ahead of his last-ever campaign, with the Frenchman writing on his Instagram: “Final season.

“Today, I’m heading out for what will be my last season of tennis. A huge chapter of my life.

“Before I left, my daughter said to me: ‘Daddy, what if we put on our masks and become superheroes?’

“She with her Spider-Man mask, me with my Black Panther mask. Because in her eyes, I will always be a hero.

“And because through her eyes, we can face the world together. I leave with that invisible mask on my heart.

“With pride. With gratitude. With love. One last season. For her. For me. For everything tennis has given me.”

What has Gael Monfils achieved on the ATP Tour?

Monfils has enjoyed a truly fantastic career on the ATP Tour, having turned pro all the way back in 2004.

He’s following in the footsteps of many iconic players to have called time on their careers in recent times, including Andy Murray, Juan Martin del Potro and Dominic Thiem.

Monfils is currently occupying 68th place in the world rankings, having once climbed as high as number six.

He boasts 583 career wins and $24,497,757 in prize money, along with one of the most impressive highlight reels in the history of the game.

His flair and skill have been crucial to his success, but that approach has also made him hugely popular among fans.