1 October 10:15
French tennis player Gael Monfils announced on Wednesday on social media that he will retire from professional activity at the end of the 2026 season.
Adrian Rusu
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Born on September 1, 1986, in Paris, Monfils has been a professional player since 2004, and his highest ranking in the world hierarchy was 6th, on November 7, 2016, currently holding the 53rd place.
"After celebrating my 39th birthday a month ago, I want to share with you that next year will be my last as a professional player. I have lived a privilege, that of turning my passion into a profession, and I have loved every moment of these 21 years of my career. Even though this sport means a lot to me, I am at peace with the decision to retire at the end of 2026," Monfils wrote on the X network.
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