French tennis veteran Gael Monfils has issued a statement following his retirement ceremony in Paris, describing the occasion as "one of the best moments of my life." The ceremony took place on November 5, 2026, marking the end of Monfils' professional career.
The 39-year-old Monfils, a former world No. 6 and 11-time ATP title winner, received a tribute in the French capital where he began his professional journey. Details of the ceremony and Monfils' full remarks were not immediately available.


