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Total surprise! Gaël Monfils already has a project for 2027

Fernando Murciego - 7 Nov 2026
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France bets on Monfils to lead its new phase in the Davis Cup. Source: Getty

French tennis now has a new leader for its Davis Cup team. Gaël Monfils has been appointed as the next captain of France, as exclusively reported by RMC Sport in a news item that represents an interesting twist for the immediate future of one of the country's most charismatic players.

Just a few days after ending his professional career, the Parisian has found a new way to remain connected to the sport that has marked his life. The decision comes at a time of changes within the French Tennis Federation, which is looking to regain the prominence of a team going through a difficult phase.

The elimination against Canada in September, which left the French out of the final phase of the 2026 Davis Cup, had raised doubts about Paul-Henri Mathieu's continuation at the helm of the team. Now, the choice falls on a figure with immense international experience and a deep understanding of the locker room.

From the court to the bench of the Blues

Monfils bids farewell to the circuit after 23 seasons as a professional, 13 ATP titles, and a best ranking of world number six. His career has also been closely linked to the French team, with a record of 12 wins and three losses in the Davis Cup, according to data collected by the French Federation itself.

His personality, ability to connect with the audience, and experience in major events can become important assets in facing this new challenge. France needs to regain collective competitiveness and feel like a protagonist again in a competition it has conquered on ten occasions. Thus, Monfils will not stray too far from the courts in the coming months. The Parisian swaps his racket for the responsibility of leading one of the historical teams in world tennis.

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