By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Nicolas Mahut will conclude his legendary journey in tennis by the end of this year.
The 43-year-old French star is set to say goodbye to the sport at the prestigious Rolex Paris Masters in November.
A dynamic and powerful player, Mahut clinched four singles titles and an impressive 37 doubles championships. He achieved five Grand Slam doubles titles, notably completing the career Grand Slam alongside his long-time partner, Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Together, they etched their names in history as the eighth men’s doubles duo in the Open Era to achieve this milestone.
“I’ve decided to wrap up my career,” Mahut stated in an interview with Eurosport France. “The exact timing is yet to be determined—whether it will be at Bercy or the US Open.”
“If my body permits and if I receive an invitation, I’d love to have my farewell in Paris.”
In June 2016, Mahut reached the pinnacle of the doubles world, becoming the second Frenchman to hold the No. 1 ranking in doubles, joining the ranks of Hall of Famer Yannick Noah.
In a historic moment during the 2010 Wimbledon, John Isner and Mahut embarked on an unforgettable expedition that captured global attention as they competed in the longest match ever recorded in tennis history.
The match culminated with Isner’s backhand passing shot on his fifth match point, concluding a staggering 11 hours and 5 minutes of play, with Isner triumphing 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(7), 7-6(3), 70-68. Remarkably, Mahut delivered an astounding 103 aces during this marathon.
A passionate Davis Cup competitor for France, Mahut engaged in one of the longest rallies in Davis Cup history, an extraordinary exchange featuring 84 shots with Spain’s Marcel Granollers.
