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Video - When Monfils electrified the Roland-Garros crowd in 2009

01/10/2025 08:09 - Adrien Guyot

This Wednesday, October 1st, Gaël Monfils, former world No. 6 and winner of 13 ATP titles, announced that he will retire at the end of the 2026 season. The Frenchman will then be 40 years old. An exc...

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Video - When Monfils electrified the Roland-Garros crowd in 2009

Video - When Monfils Tried to Disrupt Isner's Serve

01/10/2025 08:04 - Clément Gehl

Gaël Monfils and John Isner have faced each other 13 times on the ATP tour. Their latest encounter took place in the quarterfinals of the Canada Masters 1000. Returning the American giant's serves ha...

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Video - When Monfils Tried to Disrupt Isner's Serve

Monfils announces his retirement: "Next year will be my last year as a professional player"

01/10/2025 07:15 - Clément Gehl

Aged 39 and the last of the 4 Musketeers still active, Gaël Monfils announced this Wednesday the date of his retirement. The Frenchman wishes to retire at the end of the 2026 season. On his social me...

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Video - Tokyo 2010: When Andy Roddick "challenges" his own serve hoping the ball... is out

30/09/2025 15:34 - Arthur Millot

In the refined yet ruthless world of professional tennis, certain moments stand out. The quarterfinal match at the Tokyo tournament on October 8, 2010, between Andy Roddick and Gaël Monfils, is one of...

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Video - When Nadal Dazzled Tokyo with a Legendary Slice Against Monfils

29/09/2025 20:10 - Jules Hypolite

Between tension and virtuosity, Nadal won his only title in Tokyo in 2010 with a surprising shot that made Monfils falter. In the final of the 2010 ATP 500 in Tokyo, Rafael Nadal faced Frenchman Gaël...

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Video - When Nadal Dazzled Tokyo with a Legendary Slice Against Monfils

Video - Beijing 2024: Monfils' Insane Defense Against Medvedev

25/09/2025 22:30 - Jules Hypolite

In Beijing last season, Gaël Monfils proved he could still achieve the improbable with a spectacular defensive point against Medvedev. Withdrawn from this year's tournament in the Chinese capital, Mo...

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Video - Beijing 2024: Monfils' Insane Defense Against Medvedev

The struggles continue for Monfils: the Frenchman withdraws from the Shanghai Masters 1000

25/09/2025 08:53 - Adrien Guyot

Injured in the ankle during his last tournament, Gaël Monfils will not be able to take his place in Shanghai. At 39 years old, Gaël Monfils still enjoys playing on the courts, and his strong start to ...

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The struggles continue for Monfils: the Frenchman withdraws from the Shanghai Masters 1000

Video - When Kyrgios and Monfils Played a Spectacular Match in Tokyo

24/09/2025 12:01 - Clément Gehl

Nick Kyrgios and Gaël Monfils, two good friends off the court, engaged in a thrilling battle during the 2016 Tokyo semifinals. The Australian was in top form that week, delivering a series of winning...

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Video - When Kyrgios and Monfils Played a Spectacular Match in Tokyo

At 39, Monfils Holds a Record That Speaks Volumes About His Injuries

22/09/2025 23:16 - Jules Hypolite

Withdrawal at Chengdu followed by pulling out of Beijing. Monfils now holds a unique record since 1990: the player having most often withdrawn before or during a match. Gaël Monfils recently injured ...

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At 39, Monfils Holds a Record That Speaks Volumes About His Injuries

"Can you tell me if my husband is playing on the Grandstand?" When Svitolina asked for news about Monfils at the 2023 US Open

21/09/2025 10:15 - Adrien Guyot

Elina Svitolina is known for her exceptional resilience on the court. A former world No. 3, the Ukrainian has won 18 titles on the WTA Tour in 22 finals, including four WTA 1000 titles and the WTA Fin...

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Video - "I was thinking about the French Kiss": when Dimitrov tried to kiss Monfils in New York

19/09/2025 14:52 - Arthur Millot

An improbable moment, an unexpected gesture, a rare camaraderie: a look back at the moment of tenderness between two tennis showmen that surprised everyone. New York, US Open 2011. In the heat of a s...

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An ankle injury and a withdrawal from Beijing: Monfils pulls out of the Chinese tournament

19/09/2025 08:46 - Adrien Guyot

Gaël Monfils' season is taking a bad turn with a series of defeats and an ankle injury. The forced withdrawal from the Chengdu tournament deprives him of a tournament that will take place in the comin...

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An ankle injury and a withdrawal from Beijing: Monfils pulls out of the Chinese tournament

Not the Best Moment of My Career": Monfils Opens Up After Withdrawing from Chengdu

18/09/2025 22:17 - Jules Hypolite

After a sensational start to the season, Gaël Monfils has hit a roadblock for several months: injured in the first round in Chengdu, the Parisian takes stock of his rough patch. Forced to withdraw at...

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I don't know what you're playing at!": The clash between Auger-Aliassime and Monfils at the 2023 Laver Cup

18/09/2025 21:46 - Jules Hypolite

Between prolonged breaks and sharp remarks, the first day of the 2023 Laver Cup offered a moment of tension between Team Europe and Team World. In Vancouver in 2023, Félix Auger-Aliassime and Gaël Mo...

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Monfils Forced to Retire, Atmane Defeated on His Return: Disappointment for the French in Chengdu

18/09/2025 12:34 - Adrien Guyot

Despite Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard's qualification for the round of 16, the record for the French players at the ATP 250 tournament in Chengdu on Thursday is mixed. Terence Atmane, ranked 70th in the...

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Monfils Forced to Retire, Atmane Defeated on His Return: Disappointment for the French in Chengdu

Video - The Day Djokovic Broke Monfils' Dream in the 2016 US Open Semifinals

17/09/2025 08:34 - Adrien Guyot

Gaël Monfils reached two Grand Slam semifinals in his career. The Frenchman lost at the threshold of the finals at Roland Garros in 2008 against Roger Federer but had a second opportunity to reach a M...

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Video - The Day Djokovic Broke Monfils' Dream in the 2016 US Open Semifinals

Video - Gaël Monfils on fire in Paris: his supersonic forehand at 118 mph astonishes radar

16/09/2025 14:45 - Arthur Millot

Gaël Monfils once again electrified the audience. But this time, it wasn't a dive or a tweener that made the Accor Arena roar... It was a blistering forehand at 118 mph that left everyone speechless, ...

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Video - Gaël Monfils on fire in Paris: his supersonic forehand at 118 mph astonishes radar

2010 Davis Cup: How Djokovic Changed Serbia's Destiny in One Weekend

13/09/2025 18:49 - Arthur Millot

On December 5, 2010, Serbia won its first Davis Cup in history, defeating France 3-2 in Belgrade. But what the numbers don't show is the emotional intensity of that weekend, embodied by a transcendent...

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2010 Davis Cup: How Djokovic Changed Serbia's Destiny in One Weekend

Video - When Monfils Brought Federer to His Knees in the Davis Cup Final

12/09/2025 21:35 - Jules Hypolite

Facing a diminished but combative Roger Federer, Gaël Monfils delivered a dazzling recital to revive the French team in the 2014 Davis Cup final. In pursuit of one of the few titles missing from his ...

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Video - When Monfils Brought Federer to His Knees in the Davis Cup Final

"Every time I play against Monfils, people wonder whether this is the moment he will beat me or not," Djokovic discusses the uniqueness of being undefeated against an opponent

04/09/2025 15:54 - Arthur Millot

A solid winner against Fritz (6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4) in the US Open quarterfinals, Djokovic added an eleventh victory to his record against the American, with zero losses. A dominance he also holds over ...

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Fils entered in the Shanghai Masters 1000, nine French players directly in the main draw

02/09/2025 15:52 - Adrien Guyot

Arthur Fils' season took a painful turn after Roland-Garros. Suffering from a stress fracture in his back during his second-round match against Jaume Munar in Paris, the 21-year-old Frenchman was subs...

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Fils entered in the Shanghai Masters 1000, nine French players directly in the main draw

Stats: 15 Consecutive Grand Slams Without a Frenchman in the Quarterfinals, the Second-Highest Total in the Open Era

01/09/2025 17:12 - Jules Hypolite

French men's tennis had reasons to celebrate during this US Open, with strong performances from Arthur Rinderknech and Adrian Mannarino—both eliminated in the round of 16—stunning victories by Benjami...

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Stats: 15 Consecutive Grand Slams Without a Frenchman in the Quarterfinals, the Second-Highest Total in the Open Era

Top 4 Oldest Players to Have Featured in the Top 50, Gaël Monfils Celebrates His 39th Birthday

01/09/2025 13:32 - Arthur Millot

On the tour since 2004, Gael Monfils has spanned generations with a consistency in the rankings that commands respect. A Grand Slam semifinalist, Masters 1000 finalist, and world No. 6 at his peak, th...

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Top 4 Oldest Players to Have Featured in the Top 50, Gaël Monfils Celebrates His 39th Birthday

US Open: All French Players in the Top 50 Eliminated in Their Opening Matches

27/08/2025 09:51 - Clément Gehl

Six French male and female players ranked in the Top 50 were competing in this 2025 edition of the US Open. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Ugo Humbert, Loïs Boisson, Gaël Monfils, Corentin Moutet, and A...

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US Open: All French Players in the Top 50 Eliminated in Their Opening Matches

"I'm not as strong in many things," reflects Monfils after his first-round exit at the US Open

27/08/2025 07:27 - Adrien Guyot

Gaël Monfils put up a strong fight from Tuesday night into Wednesday but ultimately fell to Roman Safiullin. After a five-set match, the Frenchman, who will turn 39 in a few days, was defeated by the ...

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US Open ATP: Monfils Eliminated in 5 Sets, Paul and Zverev Make Successful Starts

27/08/2025 06:17 - Clément Gehl

Gaël Monfils made his debut on Tuesday night at the US Open against Roman Safiullin. Unfortunately for the Frenchman, he was eliminated with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. This is the first time...

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US Open ATP: Monfils Eliminated in 5 Sets, Paul and Zverev Make Successful Starts

Beijing Tournament Unveils 2025 Entry List Featuring Sinner, Zverev, and De Minaur, but Without Alcaraz

26/08/2025 17:06 - Adrien Guyot

From September 25 to October 1, immediately following the Tokyo tournament, some ATP Tour players will compete in the ATP 500 Beijing event. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will not be present in th...

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Beijing Tournament Unveils 2025 Entry List Featuring Sinner, Zverev, and De Minaur, but Without Alcaraz

"It's a tournament I've always loved for its energy," admits Monfils ahead of his first round at the US Open

24/08/2025 11:22 - Adrien Guyot

At almost 39 years old, Gaël Monfils is still in the top 50. However, the Frenchman is going through a difficult period after an encouraging start to the season and has lost seven of his last nine mat...

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Errani/Vavassori and McNally/Musetti Pairs First to Qualify for US Open Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals

19/08/2025 17:51 - Adrien Guyot

This Tuesday marked the start of the new mixed doubles tournament format introduced by the US Open for its 2025 edition. As a result, numerous stars from the singles draw were invited by the organizer...

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Errani/Vavassori and McNally/Musetti Pairs First to Qualify for US Open Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals

Withdrawal from the US Open, Atmane is registered for the Chengdu tournament

19/08/2025 16:53 - Adrien Guyot

Terence Atmane has just experienced one of the finest moments of his career. Coming through the qualifiers at the Cincinnati Masters 1000, the Frenchman made his way to the semifinals, securing presti...

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Withdrawal from the US Open, Atmane is registered for the Chengdu tournament