Gael Monfils, the last active player among the French musketeers of his generation, has officially retired from professional tennis, as confirmed by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). The announcement was made on October 14, 2026.
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Monfils, 40, played his final singles match in September 2026 during the second round of the US Open. He had indicated plans to retire at the end of the year but was expected to participate in the upcoming Paris Masters. However, he has been on the ITIA’s retired players list since October 5, 2026, which prevents him from competing in any tournaments for six months due to anti-doping regulations.
Throughout his career, Monfils achieved significant milestones, including being the third man aged 40 or over to win a match at the US Open in the Open era. He previously won against Adolfo Daniel Vallejo before losing to Learner Tien in his last match. Monfils, who is a winner of 13 ATP titles, also reached the semi-finals in mixed doubles with his wife, Elina Svitolina.
His retirement comes after the departures of fellow French players Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gilles Simon, and Richard Gasquet, marking the end of an era for French tennis. Unlike his contemporaries, who are involved in tennis-related roles, Monfils has expressed a desire to transition into finance as a wealth manager for a Swiss firm.
Turning professional in 2004, Monfils achieved notable success, including reaching the French Open semi-finals in 2008 and the US Open semi-finals in 2016, along with appearances in three Masters 1000 finals. His last significant achievement on tour was winning the Auckland tournament in early 2025, setting a record for being the oldest player to win an ATP title since 1977, a record that was later surpassed by Novak Djokovic.