Monfils: "There are many athletes who are 40 years old and they continue to perform at a high level"

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"I don't have any specific goals. The main objective is to enjoy and bring joy. To try to win as many matches as possible and reach the best," said Gael Monfils as he opened up in a YouTube video, as reported by L'Equipe. The 38-year-old Frenchman has no plans to slow down, and retirement is not in his plans. The current world number 55 looks towards that peak he wants to reach again, albeit without great ambitions, after closing out a 2024 where his victory over Carlos Alcaraz stands out.

Until when?

"I hope to be competitive, at least I am doing everything I can. To be honest, I don't have a precise answer for how long. If I have even the slightest (serious) injury, I know it's over for me. There are many 40-year-old athletes who continue to perform at a high level. I don't know if I could play again if that happened," confessed the Frenchman, honest at all times and grounded, aware of his situation but hopeful to continue performing at a good level.

"It's hard to say where I will retire. Certainly Roland Garros and Paris-Bercy come to mind. Bercy because it's the end of the season, and Roland Garros, because it's still Roland Garros. I want it to be one of those two. I love tennis, I love competing, but it's not a goal in itself." Gael revealed what his interests are for that future after tennis, although the Frenchman says he will miss the affection of the crowd and the unity he can find in a sports stadium, on a tennis court: "I want to discover many other things. I would like to work in finance, in a private bank. Why not also work in major sponsorship companies."

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