Gaël Monfils takes final grand slam bow after US Open defeat to Learner Tien
It would have felt more fitting if Gaël Monfils went out with a roar, with a five-set epic matching the reputation he has built as tennis’s great showman.
TL;DR
- Gaël Monfils played his final Grand Slam match at the US Open, losing in straight sets to Learner Tien.
- Monfils, known for his showman style, retires after a 22-year career without a Grand Slam title but with nearly 600 wins.
- His career included reaching the semifinals of Grand Slams twice and achieving a career-high ranking of sixth.
- Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday by winning his first-round match, becoming the oldest man to win a US Open match since Jimmy Connors in 1992.
- He expressed pride in his career and the joy he brought to fans, stating he wants to be remembered for his consistent joyful presence.
- Following his tennis career, Monfils will take an office job with a Swiss wealth management company.