Gaël Monfils ended his 19th and final French Open on May 25 before retiring at the end of the season, a career during which he has inspired many players with his style and personality. Monfils was once world number six, at his peak in 2016. The Frenchman has won 13 ATP titles, including three ATP 500s. He reached two Grand Slam semi-finals - including one in Paris in 2008 - and helped France reach two Davis Cup finals.

Le Français de 39 ans dispute pour la dernière fois le tournoi de Roland-Garros. Il sera opposé lundi à Hugo Gaston.

Le Français, chouchou du public du Grand Chelem parisien, s’aligne pour la dernière fois de sa carrière dans le tournoi. Avec l’enjeu d’une