Gaël Monfils, 40, played his final Grand Slam match at the US Open, falling in straight sets to the No 14 seed, Learner Tien. This loss means Monfils will officially retire at the end of the 2026 season.
Tien Advances, Monfils’ Exit
No 14 seed Tien reached the US Open third round for the first time with his victory. Monfils, known as tennis’s great showman, didn’t get the five-set epic or dazzling signature shots, like his mid-air forehand from the first round win this week, that many expected for his final Grand Slam.
The Showman’s Remaining Acts
Remember his thrilling five-set French Open fightback earlier this year, a match that ended well after midnight? We’ll have to soak up every moment of Monfils’ remaining 2026 matches as he prepares to leave the game for good.
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Originally reported by The Guardian.
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