Gael Monfils considering retirement plan after birth of his daughter Skai with Elina Svitolina
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The 36-year-old French star Gael Monfils shifts his attention to Paris 2024 Olympics after becoming a father this October. He is excited about his appearance in the Paris Olympics 2024 which could be his last event before retirement. Former world number 6 is looking to get back into full fitness before the event. He has hinted that retirement could come sooner than later.
Monfils is currently 36 years old and in the current season, he has undergone heel surgery and missed the French Open and the entire grass season. Monfils was ranked 20 at the time of injury but slipped to 52 due to time off the court. To ensure a great Olympics, Monfils has set his eyes on the 2023 season.
“2023 is an important year for me, a great year of transition, the transition between injuries and the fact to be competitive to try to qualify for the Paris 2024. I would not like to miss the Olympics, it would be my last one,” he said.
Monfils just welcomed his first child, with fellow tennis player Elina Svitolina, and admitted that this has changed his thought process on retirement. He noted, “I hope that 2024 would not be my last year but may be the one after that. Before, I said that I wanted to play until I’m 40 but the more time I spent with my daughter the more time I’m thinking maybe I’ll play a bit less.”
Gael Monfils is likely to miss Australian Open next year
Gael Monfils has decided to miss the 2023 Australian Open to protect his ranking ahead of the French Open at his home. He will be missed at the event because of his popularity.
“I know that there is a protected ranking when you don’t play for a certain amount of months. I know that if I take it, I have to not play the Australian Open to reach the six months needed and that will be my decision,” he explained. On the court, Gael Monfils is usually known for his consistency and placement to defeat opponents. Reaching the semifinals of the 2008 French Open and 2016 US Open are some of his career highlights.
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