The illustrious Roland-Garros profession of Gael Monfils got here to a detailed on Monday evening in Courtroom Philippe-Chatrier, however not with out loads of drama, and an emotional sendoff.
The Frenchman fell to compatriot Hugo Gaston, 6-2, 6-3, 2-6, 3-6, 6-0, finishing his Roland-Garros profession in a tie with Yannik Noah for many profession wins on the occasion by a Frenchman (40) within the Open Period.
The previous world No.6 will play the remainder of season and end his profession in Bercy on the Paris Masters.
After the loss the 39-year-old was feted by the followers. He made an emotional speech to his spouse and mom of the couple’s daughter, Skai, that was an absolute tearjerker.
There have been video messages from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka, Carlos Alcaraz, Arthur Fils, Jannik Sinner, Gilles Simon, Richard Gasquet, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Yannick Noah.
Monfils was joined on court docket by his friends Tsonga, Simon and Gasquet as effectively.
It was a very emotional Day 2 at Roland-Garros, with three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, Monfils and Roberto Bautista Agut all enjoying their final ever match on the Parisian clay.
