French Open tennis: Monfils wants to emulate Ronaldo and LeBron
Summary
Gael Monfils, a French tennis player turning 40 in September, plans to continue playing professionally into his 40s, inspired by athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James. He recently lost in the first round of the French Open and aims to finish his career this year, hoping to compete at Wimbledon, the US Open, Montreal, and end with the Paris Masters.Key Facts
- Gael Monfils will turn 40 years old in September.
- He lost in the first round of the French Open to Hugo Gaston.
- Monfils wants to play tennis professionally until he is 40, like some famous athletes.
- He plans to play at Wimbledon, Montreal, and the US Open before retiring.
- He hopes to get special permission (a wildcard) to enter the US Open.
- Monfils will retire at the end of the current tennis season.
- He has won 13 ATP titles and reached the French Open semifinals in 2008.
- Monfils also played important roles in France’s Davis Cup teams in 2010 and 2014.
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