2026, the year of farewells: Monfils adds a new tournament to his schedule

Gaël Monfils has unveiled a new stop on his farewell tour in 2026: heading to Acapulco, seventeen years after his last appearance.

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Jules Hypolite

le 30/11/2025 à 19h08

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2026 will have the feel of a farewell tour for Gaël Monfils, who will retire at the end of the season.

'La Monf' is gradually starting to reveal the tournaments he will participate in for this big final one on the professional circuit.

17 years later, a return to Mexico

Thus, after checking off Auckland, the Australian Open, then the tournaments in Buenos Aires and Rio, the Frenchman will remain on the American continent by taking part in the ATP 500 in Acapulco (February 21-28), an event he hasn't played since 2009.

At the time, Monfils had reached the final of the tournament, which was then played on clay. He was defeated by Nicolas Almagro.

"In 2009, it was completely crazy for me. I didn't win the trophy, but I had an incredible week, because you, the crowd, were unreal, really. I am very happy to be invited in 2026 for my last dance, so I can't wait to be there. I hope to see you, very soon!", he stated for the tournament's social media.