"In a social media post announcing the news on Wednesday, Monfils struck an upbeat tone, thanking family and fans while doffing a cap at the range of opponents he was privileged to face during the game's golden age; prominent among his mentions were Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic the only one in that group who is still playing."
"And while history is likely to remember the 39-year-old Monfils whose resume includes nearly 600 match victories, a career-best No 6 singles ranking and more than $24m in on-court earnings as one of the more unfortunate victims of the Big Four epoch, he makes a compelling counterargument for style over stats. Federer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic may have all the titles."
Gael Monfils will retire at the end of the 2026 season, concluding a 22-year professional career on the men's tour. Monfils thanked family and fans and acknowledged a range of opponents from Roger Federer to Novak Djokovic in his announcement. The 39-year-old recorded nearly 600 match victories, achieved a career-high world No 6 ranking and earned more than $24m in on-court prize money. Monfils became known for extraordinary athleticism, theatrical shotmaking and highlight-reel finishes that set him apart during the Big Four era. Coach Patrick Mouratoglou called the retirement a significant loss and emphasized the rarity of such players.
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