Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party
Gael Monfils celebrated his final French Open appearance with a star-studded farewell party at Roland Garros. The event featured an exhibition match where Monfils and his wife, Elina Svitolina, delighted the crowd with their performance. Monfils reflected on his two-decade career, expressing gratitude for the support he received throughout his journey.
- ▪Monfils teamed up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win an exhibition match at Roland Garros.
- ▪The event included tributes and performances from various tennis stars, including Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka.
- ▪Monfils has had a successful career with 13 ATP titles and memorable runs at the French Open.
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Sport|TennisMonfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell partyThe evening blended tennis, music and tributes to celebrate his two-decade journey on the professional tour.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMonfils and Svitolina capped the night by winning the exhibition event [File: Reuters/Manon Cruz]By ReutersPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026Gael Monfils brought the party to Roland Garros on Thursday, teaming up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win a lively, star-studded exhibition match as he prepared for his final appearance at his home Grand Slam.The popular Frenchman took centre stage on Court Philippe-Chatrier for “Gael & Friends”, an evening that…
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