Monfils surprises by revealing his plans once he leaves tennis
The Frenchman expressed what has been the hardest part of announcing that 2026 will be his last year as a professional tennis player and surprised by revealing his upcoming professional challenges.
It will be impossible to forget him, having left a mark on tennis fans that goes far beyond his results. Gael Monfils has become a mass idol for his playing style, on-court attitude, and way of understanding this sport. He will face his last season as a tennis player in 2026, at the age of 39, and has a clear plan on how to redirect his professional career.
Unbelievable shots, endless smiles, epic battles, and a genuine connection with fans worldwide and even with rivals. Gael Monfils has been one of those players who elevate this sport, capable of attracting a large following and captivating fans with his example. Eccentric dances, endless respect, mutual admiration with opponents, spectacular triumphant longevity, and overflowing charisma. All accompanied by 13 titles, reaching world number 6, and making it to the second week in all Grand Slams, with semifinals at Roland Garros 2008 and US Open 2016.
Monfils was moved when he informed his father that 2026 will be his last year as a professional tennis player
The French player now faces a final season in which he will seek to confirm his eternal legacy, enjoy on the court, and offer new passionate battles that thrill fans worldwide. "I am ready to bid farewell to the sport that has given me everything. I still love tennis, always will, but at my age, it's very difficult to recover after each match. Besides, I have a family to whom I want to dedicate time. It's natural; there's always an end," he explained in an interview with RTL.
The most emotional moments for Monfils come when recalling the bond built with his father thanks to tennis. "The hardest part of all was telling my father that I was quitting tennis. He has dedicated 40 years of his life to instilling his love for this sport in me, teaching me all he could... It was tough for me to break the news, but he understood my decision and felt relieved knowing that I hadn't stopped loving this sport, but that it was a new logical phase in my life," the Frenchman declared.
Gael Monfils aims to pursue a career in finance, but also to study to become a magician
"The best memory I have in my life related to tennis is when I beat my father for the first time." This is how Monfils sums up his relationship with a parent who was instrumental in his professional success. Married to Svitolina, with whom he has a daughter since 2022, Gael Monfils surprised everyone by expressing his desire to work in the financial world, having already taken several training courses and completed internships at a private bank.
Perhaps many will be surprised by this serious and stable side of a man who has been pure electricity and wit both on and off the court. However, reality sets in when Gael Monfils admits that one of his top priorities after leaving tennis will be to study to become a magician. "It is one of my great passions, and I am considering investing a lot of time and effort to dedicate myself to magic." The French tennis genius and character. Let's enjoy every moment he spends on the court in 2026 because we will miss him when he's gone.
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