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Gael Monfils Bows Out of Roland Garros After Emotional Five-Set Defeat

Posted : 26 May 2026

Gael Monfils brought the curtain down on his Roland Garros career in emotional fashion on Monday, as he bid farewell to the tournament where he has enjoyed some of his greatest moments.

The 39-year-old, who has announced he will continue playing until the end of the season, produced another spirited performance in front of a packed Court Philippe-Chatrier crowd. Facing fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston, Monfils thrilled supporters with his trademark flair, including audacious shots and relentless defensive running.

After falling two sets behind, Monfils mounted a remarkable fightback to force a deciding set, once again igniting the Paris crowd with his energy and creativity. However, fatigue eventually caught up with him in the fifth set, where he faded to a 6-2 6-3 3-6 2-6 6-0 defeat.

Despite the loss, the atmosphere remained celebratory as fans paid tribute to one of France’s most beloved tennis figures. Monfils leaves Roland Garros having reached the semi-finals in 2008 and three additional quarter-finals, cementing his legacy at his home Grand Slam.

Emotional tributes were displayed on the stadium’s big screens, featuring messages from tennis greats such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic, as well as French legend Yannick Noah.

As chants of “Gaël, Gaël, Gaël” echoed around the arena, Monfils left the court to a standing ovation, marking the end of an era at Roland Garros for one of the sport’s most entertaining and charismatic players.

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