Gael Monfils posts emotional message after final Monte Carlo Masters appearance
Monfils issues social media statement after retirement announcement Gael Monfils played his final match at the Monte Carlo Masters, falling to Alexander Bublik in the second round. The Frenchman had been given a wildcard entry into the ATP Masters 1000 event and made a strong start to his campaign.
Photo by Paul Crock / AFP via Getty Images Monfils issues social media statement after retirement announcement Gael Monfils played his final match at the Monte Carlo Masters, falling to Alexander Bublik in the second round. The Frenchman had been given a wildcard entry into the ATP Masters 1000 event and made a strong start to his campaign. He edged past Tallon Griekspoor 6-7(7), 6-1, 6-4 in a tight opening match, setting up a second-round meeting with the eighth seed Bublik.
Bublik was too strong on the day, claiming a 6-4, 6-4 win over the ATP veteran. The defeat marked an emotional moment for Monfils. The defeat carried extra weight for Monfils, who later shared a heartfelt message on social media reflecting on his experience and emotions around the event.
Gael Monfils shares emotional message after final Monte Carlo Masters match Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images Monfils posted on Instagram: “Monte Carlo. One last time. I’m not going to pretend this is just another tournament, because it never was.
“Monte Carlo is a magnificent tournament. The sea, the courts, the air, the atmosphere… there’s something unique here, something that hits differently. “I’ve lived moments here that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.