Retired tennis star Gaël Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team
Summary
Retired French tennis player Gaël Monfils has been appointed captain of France’s Davis Cup team, the French Tennis Federation announced on November 7, 2026. He succeeds Paul-Henri Mathieu, and France is scheduled to return to Davis Cup action in February 2027.Key Facts
- Monfils retired after a 22-year professional playing career.
- The French Tennis Federation said Monfils will bring his top-level experience to the team.
- Paul-Henri Mathieu held the captain role for three years.
- France did not qualify for the 2026 Davis Cup finals in Bologna.
- Former Davis Cup teammates Richard Gasquet and Gilles Simon will support Monfils.
- Monfils reached Davis Cup finals with France in 2010 and 2014 but did not win the title.
- Monfils won 13 ATP titles and reached the semifinals at Roland Garros in 2008 and the US Open in 2016.
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