Gaël Monfils bids farewell to Roland-Garros, closing a chapter in French tennis history
Gaël Monfils has officially bid farewell to Roland-Garros after being defeated by Hugo Gaston in the first round. His emotional exit marks the end of a significant chapter in French tennis history, as he has been a prominent figure at the tournament for over two decades. Monfils leaves behind a legacy of memorable matches and a deep connection to the Paris Grand Slam.
- ▪Gaël Monfils lost to Hugo Gaston in the first round of Roland-Garros.
- ▪He has competed in the tournament 19 times over a 23-year career.
- ▪Monfils reached the quarterfinals twice and the semifinals once during his time at Roland-Garros.
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French player Gaël Monfils during his match against Hugo Gaston at Roland-Garros, May 26, 2026. BENOIT TESSIER/REUTERS Gaël Monfils could not hold back his emotions. Defeated by his fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston (2-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 0-6) in the first round on Monday, May 25, he said goodbye to Roland-Garros. After his 13th five-set match at the Paris Grand Slam, he was met with a chorus of cheers and a standing ovation fit for a champion. His relationship with the Porte d'Auteuil spans a long period – from his years at the national training center, when he was still a young tennis hopeful, to the battles fought on the clay of the French Open, in which he competed 19 times over a 23-year career.
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