Gael Monfils has officially announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Miami Open, following a challenging performance at the Indian Wells tournament. The Frenchman faced Felix Auger-Aliassime in the second round, where he succumbed to a tight match that ended with scores of 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4.
During an engaging Q&A session with his fans on social media platform X, Monfils clarified that he will not be participating in Miami, leaving his plans for the subsequent Monte-Carlo Masters uncertain. He tweeted, “I’m not playing Miami, and I don’t know yet about MC.”
Enthusiasts hoping to see Monfils competing alongside his wife, Elina Svitolina, in the doubles draw at the French Open will also be disappointed, as he confirmed that this pairing is not on the cards. However, he hinted at the possibility of participating in the US Open Mixed Doubles, saying, “No, I don’t think I’ll do the mixed doubles at RG but maybe at US,” accompanied by a playful wink emoji.
Monfils, who has previously achieved a career-high ranking of No. 6 in the world, declared last fall that 2026 would mark his farewell season on the ATP Tour. In reflecting on his career, he expressed gratitude and anticipation for the new generation of players taking over the court. “An exciting new generation of players is already here,” he noted. “And I hope they’ll enjoy their time on court as much as I have for the last two decades.”
As one of the more spirited personalities in tennis, Monfils has left an indelible mark on the sport, and fans will be watching closely to see how he concludes his final season.
