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Monfils to Captain France's Davis Cup Team
7 Nov
Summary
- Gael Monfils appointed captain of France's Davis Cup team.
- He retired last month after a 22-year professional career.
- Monfils will lead France in qualifiers starting February 2027.
Gael Monfils, a former World No. 6, has been named the new captain of France's Davis Cup team. This appointment comes just a month after the 40-year-old announced his retirement from a professional tennis career spanning 22 years. He succeeds Paul-Henri Mathieu, who previously captained the team.
Monfils is set to commence his captaincy when France begins its qualifying campaign in February 2027. His playing career, which concluded with his final match at the US Open in September, saw him reach a career-high ranking of World No. 6 and achieve two Grand Slam semifinal appearances. He previously represented France in eight Davis Cup editions, securing 12 singles victories.
During his career, Monfils notably defeated Roger Federer in straight sets in the 2014 Davis Cup final, though France ultimately lost the tie. He was not part of the French squad that clinched their tenth Davis Cup title in 2017. Monfils expressed pride in his new role, emphasizing the special significance of representing France. He will be supported by fellow former French players Gilles Simon and Richard Gasquet.
