As everyone knows, Gael Monfils has already decided to end his long career at the Paris Masters 1000 next year. The French veteran has thought long and hard about his future and has come to the decision that it is the right time to close this chapter of his life, not before enjoying his farewell tour in the tournaments that have been most significant during his journey as a professional tennis player.
No one can deny that 'La Monf' has had an impact on our sport that goes far beyond the number of titles won, having entertained fans around the world with her spectacular game and her innate ability to interact with people. He has always had a positive attitude on the tennis court and has been appreciated in every corner of the planet, having also spent a lot of time signing autographs and taking photos with fans.
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Monfils is close to his retirement
At the same time, several experts and insiders have criticized him for not winning either a Grand Slam title or a Masters 1000. It must be emphasized that Gael had to play in one of the toughest eras in the history of tennis, the one dominated by three absolute legends such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
In a long interview with 'We Love Tennis Magazine', former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli wanted to pay tribute to Monfils: "It is not possible to rewrite history. Gael has never managed to lift a big title during his career, but at the same time he has played every match giving his best. If he has never been able to triumph in a Major or a Masters 1000, it is simply because he has faced better rivals than him. If there hadn't been the Big 3 to stand in his way, maybe he would have won at least one title at Roland Garros."
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Next season will certainly be very exciting for the French ace, who will receive a tribute worthy of his greatness especially on the two occasions he will play in Paris.
