PARIS — Gaël Monfils will continue his journey in tennis as the newly appointed captain of France’s Davis Cup team, as announced by the national federation on Saturday.
The charismatic 40-year-old, who recently hung up his racket, was celebrated as one of the most beloved figures in the sport, both by fans and fellow players alike. Initially anticipated to bid farewell to his career at the Paris Masters, the announcement of his separation from Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina shifted those plans.
Monfils took to the court in the 2014 Davis Cup final, securing France’s sole point against Switzerland by overcoming Roger Federer, despite a 3-1 defeat.
“I am incredibly proud to take on the role of team captain,” Monfils expressed in a statement. “The blue shirt holds immense significance for me.”
France’s next Davis Cup journey will kick off in February, with Monfils supported by former stars Gilles Simon and Richard Gasquet, as revealed by the federation.
With a rich history as ten-time champions, France last secured the Davis Cup title in 2017.
