Monfils will not participate in the Rio de Janeiro tournament due to a virus
Gael Monfils will not participate in the ATP 500 in Rio de Janeiro. The Frenchman, who had already announced his absence from the Buenos Aires tournament taking place this week, will also not be present in the Brazilian city due to a virus. "Unfortunately, I have contracted a virus. My health is my top priority, and I need time to recover and return to the courts," Monfils commented. Consequently, the charismatic French player will not be able to say goodbye to the South American audience in his last season on the circuit.
🚨 Already out in Buenos Aires, Gaël Monfils also declares WITHDRAWAL from the ATP 500 tournament in Rio (February 16-22). ❌🇫🇷
— Univers Tennis 🎾 (@UniversTennis) February 7, 2026
🗣️ "Unfortunately, I have contracted a virus. My health is my absolute priority and I need time to recover and return to the courts." pic.twitter.com/MxrfwFY8wv
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