Gael Monfils has announced that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2026 season.
One of the most loved and charismatic stars on the ATP tour since he made his pro-debut in 2004, the Frenchman has lifted 13 singles trophies at tour level and climbed into the PIF ATP rankings in 2016 for a career-high no. 6. In a position in a position in a position on social media channels on Wednesday, Monfils stated at the end of the end of the following year.
“I had a racket in my hands for the first time to play two and a half and started playing professionally at the age of 18,” he wrote. “Now, after celebrating my 39th birthday only a month ago, I would like to share that the coming year will be my last as a professional tennis player.
“The possibility of turning my passion into a profession is a privilege that I cherished during every match and moment of my 21-year career. Although this game means the world to me, I am very in peace with my decision to retire at the end of the 2026 tennis season.”
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– Gael Monfils (@gael_monfils) October 1, 2025
Even in his 22nd year as a professional, Monfils has remained a title candidate on the ATP tour. He is 18-15 for the 2025 season, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, a count emphasized by a run to the title in Auckland in the first week of the year. In his position he thanked members of his team, fans, the French tennis federation, colleague players and his parents, as well as his wife, WTA star Elina Svitolina and their daughter Skai.
“If you love something so much, it never feels like a good time to say goodbye,” wrote Monfils. “But 40 will be the right moment for me. Of course it would win another title before I am ready is really incredible. But to be honest, my only real goal for the coming year is easy.
“To enjoy every minute and to play every game as if it were my last.”
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