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Gael Monfils has announced that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2026 season, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career. He’s already started his farewell tour, which included his last appearance at the Australian Open earlier this year.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Australian Open Men’s Day 3 Recap: Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton Advance, João Fonseca Eliminated, Gael Monfils Says Goodbye to Melbourne

Day 3 at the Australian Open on the men’s side was quite eventful, with several great matches and many long five-setters. In the end, though, the top seeds all advance, albeit some with considerable difficulty.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Gael Monfils Bids Farewell to Melbourne With Trademark Magic

Gael Monfils was eliminated from the Australian Open first round in a dramatic farewell to a tournament he’s lit up many times. The 39-year-old’s final

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Tennis News / HITC / January 16

Gael Monfils says what he really thinks about Kei Nishikori as he pulls out of the Australian Open

Gael Monfils will play his final Australian Open tournament in 2026. The fan favorite recently announced that 2026 will be his final year on the ATP Tour.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 13

Monfils falls in 1st round of Aussie tune-up in NZ

Defending champion Gael Monfils lost his opening match at the ASB Classic in Auckland as he prepares for the Australian Open in what he says will be his farewell season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

ATP Auckland Best Bets Including Monfils vs Marozsan

Medjedovic – Kovacevic: 13.01.2026 03:00 CEST H2H: 3-0 Hamad Medjedovic has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Auckland, Medjedovic qualified for the main draw tournament.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

ATP Auckland Day 2 Predictions Including Gael Monfils vs Fabian Marozsan

All eyes turn to ATP Auckland as the early rounds continue and players look to settle into the rhythm of the new season. With hard courts offering true bounce and rewarding first-strike tennis, these matches are as much about sharpness as they are about confidence.

Tennis News / HITC / December 29

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

Gael Monfils is preparing for one final season on the ATP Tour at the age of 39. French icon Monfils is a legendary figure of the tennis world, and enters his final season as a 13-time champion.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

Sixteen Players Including Gael Monfils and Daniil Medvedev Compete in India’s 2025 World Tennis League

The tennis exhibition season rolls on in December with a four-day showcase in Bengaluru, India. From December 17–20, the World Tennis League returns for another edition of its fan-friendly, fast-paced format, bringing together established ATP and WTA stars alongside some of India’s most promising talents.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

Gael Monfils 2025 Season Review: The Beautiful Chaos of Tennis’s Greatest Showman

Forgive me if this reads more like sentiment and reminiscence than analysis. As someone who has long deemed Gael Monfils my favorite player, there’s no other way to do this.

Tennis News / HITC / October 16

Gael Monfils confirms Rio Open as his first tournament of 2026 season

Gael Monfils is set to play one final season on the ATP Tour in 2026, with his first event now confirmed. Monfils has announced that he will retire from tennis after the Paris Masters in 2026, bringing an end to a remarkable career.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 8

'I think a whole year of knowing that would stress me out' - Jessica Pegula gives her thoughts on Gael Monfils' farewell tour in 2026

Frenchman Gael Monfils revealed he would be retiring at the end of the 2026 season, with his hometown Paris Masters likely playing host to his final act.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 3

John McEnroe’s Brother Share Beautiful Message to Gael Monfils’ Retirement Announcement

“How has he done that?” – the sentiment is often repeated differently whenever you see Gael Monfils at work. The court was his playground, his stage to entertain the fans thoroughly, and he never left it half-done.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 1

Gael Monfils retiring after '26 season: 'Completely at peace'

Gael Monfils will retire after the 2026 season, ending a two-decade career as one of the most popular and entertaining players on the ATP Tour. The 39-year-old Frenchman has won 13 singles titles and earned more than $24 million in prize money since his 2004 debut.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 1

Watch: 'We're finally going on vacation together': Gael Monfils roasts the 4 Musketeers in farewell video

Gael Monfils has announced that he will be stepping away from the court at the end of 2026, ending his fabulous career at the Paris Masters. To go with the news, he released a video with three of his French compatriots, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Richard Gasquet, and Gilles Simon, along with his wife Elina Svitolina, sharing tributes to the 39-year-old.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 1

The Gael Monfils Show to End in 2026

Gaël Monfils’ announcement of his retirement wasn’t entirely shocking to the tennis world. At 39, the Frenchman has already outlasted many of his peers.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 1

'But 40 will be the right time for me': Gael Monfils set to retire from tennis at the end of 2026 season

French veteran tennis star Gael Monfils has announced that he will retire from the sport at the end of the 2026 season. The 39-year-old has been entertaining fans on the court for more than two decades, during which he has produced some incredible performances.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 26

Another setback: Gael Monfils skips Shanghai after Chengdu retirement

Gaël Monfils has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters following another ankle injury and is preparing for a significant drop in the ATP rankings. The 39-year-old recently traveled to the Chengdu Open, where he had to retire mid-match in the first round against Alexander Shevchenko (7-6, 3-6, 0-1 ret.).

Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 6

Elina Svitolina slams bettors for 'shameful' abuse after loss

Svitolina, 30, posted messages of threats she received and racial slurs aimed at her husband.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 29

'I think it was my last time here' - Gael Monfils hints at retirement following first round loss at Canadian Open

After more than two decades on the ATP Tour, Gael Monfils may be looking at life away from the tennis court as the Frenchman bowed out in the opening round of the 2025 Canadian Open.

Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / June 13

Gael Monfils has incredible message for fans who bet on him

Gael Monfils had an incredible message for fans who bet on him in his first-round match at the Stuttgart Open this week. Monfils lost to Alex Michelsen 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in their match, which was an expected result for many reasons, including the fact that Michelsen entered the tournament as the 7-seed.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / May 28

The contrasting tale of two veterans at 2025 French Open

Grigor Dimitrov, 34, and Gael Monfils, 38, both made tennis history at the 2025 French Open on Tuesday, but in contrasting ways.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 23

Gael Monfils becomes oldest player to win a match at Madrid Open

Gael Monfils earned his first Madrid Open victory since 2022, and at age 38 became the oldest player to win a match at the event with a 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Croatia's Borna Gojo on Wednesday.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 24