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'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.

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Gael Monfils makes shocking revelation about his career following Canadian Open loss

Gael Monfils has been navigating a rough patch in his career for the past four months on tour. Things got worse for the Frenchman after he lost to World No.143 Marcelo Tomas Barrios Vera in the first round of the Canadian Open.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 28

Is this the end? Gael Monfils' emotional gesture fuels retirement rumors after Canadian Open exit

Gael Monfils suffered a tough defeat in the first round of the Canadian Open against Tomas Barrios Vera and made a gesture upon leaving the court that fuels speculation about his approaching retirement.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 27

ATP Toronto Day 1 Predictions Including Gael Monfils vs Tomas Barrios Vera

French players Gael Monfils and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard are among the names to watch on the first main draw day of the National Bank Open, ATP Toronto.

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The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

How many of the men to win the Wimbledon tennis championship since its inception in 1877 can you name? Note: The tournament was not held from 1915-18 during the First World War, and from 1940-1945 during the Second World War, and in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.Last names are acceptable as answers.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 24

'I don't understand the people who send those messages': Gael Monfils blasts haters after DC Open loss

Gael Monfils has spoken out about the hate messages he receives on social media following his first-round defeat at the DC Open. The 38-year-old Frenchman has frequently mentioned receiving hateful comments, which intensified after a lopsided loss to qualifier Yibing Wu (3-6, 1-6), a player with limited ATP-level appearances in the past year.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 22

Painful Return: Kyrgios' ‘cooked’ knee dooms DC Open doubles dream in showman Monfils duo

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios returned to the court after a lengthy injury layoff at the DC Open. The 30-year-old was playing his first match after opting to stay out of action from the last two Grand Slams because of a knee injury.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / July 18

'Thank you for being there': Gael Monfils shares heartfelt message for wife Elina Svitolina while celebrating fourth anniversary

France’s Gael Monfils’ tennis career is coming to an end, something he has acknowledged a lot of time while speaking to different media outlets. Even though it has become tough for him to produce the goods consistently on the court, the 38-year-old has been admired for a number of qualities, not only on the court but off it as well.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / July 2

Wimbledon Day 4 Predictions Including Gael Monfils vs Marton Fucsovics

Big shotmaking will be on display on Day 4 of Wimbledon as Gael Monfils brings the flair against Marton Fucsovics and Czech Jakub Mensik aims to make a deep run this tournament.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Wimbledon Day 2 Men’s Predictions Including Gael Monfils vs Ugo Humbert

Day 2 at the Wimbledon Championships marks the start of the second half of the draw, as players begin their main draw campaigns. An all-French battle between Ugo Humbert and Gael Monfils leads the way.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / June 17

'I wouldn’t want to play that long': Why Elina Svitolina doesn’t want to match Gael Monfils’ career length

For Elina Svitolina, the court is no longer the only place where she’s breaking a sweat. Since becoming a mother to daughter Skai in October 2022, the Ukrainian tennis star has been juggling rackets and rattles, and in a candid conversation with Adidas, she opened up about the immense pressure of balancing professional sport with parenthood.

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 / TennisUpToDate.com / June 11

'What does my skin color have to do with my performance?' Gael Monfils takes aim at gamblers and racist insults

Gael Monfils laughed off negative comments from bettors on his Instagram stories after receiving backlash for his recent loss. The world No. 42 had a tough battle to start his grass-court swing but ultimately fell to American Alex Michelsen 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 at the Stuttgart Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / June 9

ATP Stuttgart Day 2 Predictions Including Alex Michelsen vs Gael Monfils

Eight matches are scheduled on the second day of the ATP Stuttgart Open on what should be an entertaining day of tennis in Germany. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Learner Tien vs Yoshihito Nishioka.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / May 30

Defeat of Home Hero Monfils Is Another Major Step for Draper

Jack Draper might have been “fried,” or even French-fried, after his epic victory over Gael Monfils in the second round at Roland Garros, but the result was further evidence of the young Briton’s phenomenal improvement over the last year.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 30

'I love this player': Gael Monfils full of praise for Jack Draper despite losing French Open second-round encounter

French veteran tennis player Gael Monfils has praised Britain’s Jack Draper. Both players faced off in the second round of the French Open 2025, where the 23-year-old came out on top in a four-set contest with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / May 30

Watch: Gael Monfils' incredible net cord save against Jack Draper in epic Roland Garros thriller

Gael Monfils continues to amaze the crowd in Roland Garros 2025. France's favorite attempts to survive in an incredible fourth set against Britain's Jack Draper to force a fifth.

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 / Last Word On Sports / May 27

Gael Monfils Makes Two Decades of Magic at the French Open

Gaël Monfils, affectionately known as “La Monf,” has never reached a French Open final, but at 38 years old, he has long since secured a place in the hearts of the Parisian faithful.

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 / Field Level Media / March 19

Gael Monfils becomes second-oldest male to win match in Miami

Frenchman Gael Monfils because the second-oldest ATP player to win a match at the Miami Open by delivering a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Hungary's Fabian Marozsan in first-round play on Wednesday.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 11

ATP roundup: Gael Monfils posts historic win in Auckland

Gael Monfils became the oldest man in nearly five decades to win an ATP Tour-level title with his 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Zizou Bergs on Saturday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.

Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16

Carlos Alcaraz calls upset L the 'worst match' of his career

Carlos Alcaraz calls surprise loss the 'worst match' of his career

Alcaraz is coming off consecutive major wins, which he captured at the French Open and then Wimbledon.

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Tennis News / FirstSportz / April 11, 2024

'Every decision is a sacrifice,' Gael Monfils makes a sad confession on missing out moments in his daughter’s life, having little control over tournament schedules

'Every decision is a sacrifice:' Gael Monfils makes sad confession on missing out on moments in daughter’s life

World No. 40 Gael Monfils has made a tough start to the Golden Swing this season. Playing in his second tournament on clay at the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters, the result was no different than his previous event in Estoril.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / March 26, 2024

'It’s crazy,' Gael Monfils awestruck by Carlos Alcaraz’s brilliance as he loses to him in Miami

It is World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz who comes out on top in an entertaining clash with World No. 47 Gael Monfils at the 2024 Miami Masters. With Monfils famous for his showmanship, the Spaniard gave him a taste of his own medicine at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / March 7, 2024

Gael Monfils cruises in Indian Wells opener

Veteran Frenchman Gael Monfils was in top form Thursday at the BNP Paribas Open, routing Australia's Max Purcell 6-1, 6-2 in first-round action at Indian Wells, Calif.