France's Monfils eliminated in first round for final French Open
Summary
French tennis player Gaël Monfils lost in the first round of the 2026 French Open, marking his last appearance at the tournament. He fought hard but was defeated in five sets by fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston.Key Facts
- Gaël Monfils played his final French Open match on May 25, 2026.
- Monfils lost in the first round to Hugo Gaston in five sets: 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, 6-0.
- Monfils is 39 years old and a former world number six.
- Monfils thanked fans, family, and his wife Elina Svitolina during an emotional farewell.
- Monfils showed strong effort by coming back from two sets down to force a fifth set.
- Gaston is 25 years old and ranked 118th in the world.
- Gaston will next play 25th seed Francisco Cerundolo in the second round.
- Monfils and his longtime friend Stan Wawrinka will both retire at the end of this season.
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