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Stefanos Tsitsipas reacts to Gael Monfils suddenly retiring from tennis, ‘I’m actually quite sad’

Gael Monfils’ retirement from tennis is a huge shame, but it did feel inevitable. After all, at 40 years of age, the French magician had…

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Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Stefanos Tsitsipas voiced sadness over Gael Monfils retiring from tennis, calling him a close friend with rare charisma.
Gael Monfils concluded a 22-year professional career at age 40, opting against appearances in Lyon and Paris.
Tsitsipas praised Monfils as an influential ambassador who achieved widespread respect without winning a Grand Slam title.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas expressed his sadness following Gael Monfils' sudden retirement from professional tennis after a 22-year career. Speaking at the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan, Tsitsipas described the 40-year-old Frenchman as one of his closest friends on tour, praising his unique charisma, athletic legacy, and impact as a global ambassador for the sport despite never winning a Grand Slam singles title.

Monfils retired quietly after choosing not to compete in Lyon or Paris. Meanwhile, Tsitsipas spoke about the retirement amid his own late-season resurgence, having advanced to the Almaty semifinals against Nikoloz Basilashvili to lift his live ranking to 33rd.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas reacts to Gael Monfils suddenly retiring from tennis, ‘I’m actually quite sad’

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