Gael Monfils played his final Grand Slam match Thursday night at the US Open, a battle with Learner Tien that ended in a loss to the talented young American.

“I will be more of a finance guy.”

Gael Monfils will end his tennis journey at the end of 2026

On September 1st 2026, Gael Monfils turned 40 years old. He also walked onto Louis Armstrong Stadium, won three consecutive sets after losing the first, hit a leaping forehand winner at 1-0 in the fourth set,

Gael Monfils is set to retire from professional tennis at the end of the year and the former US Open semi-finalist has announced his plans for life after the sport.

Gael Monfils has his next chapter sorted. The 40-year-old revealed after his US Open exit that he has already signed a job in finance. Monfils fell to Learner Tien in the second round on Thursday, ending his Grand Slam career.

Gael Monfils advanced to the second round of the 2026 US Open after defeating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 2-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0. Next up, Monfils takes on Learner Tien at Louis Armstrong Stadium on September 3.

‘A helluva long ride’ is coming to an end for a trickster who will be remembered as one of tennis’ great showmen.

TAMARA PRENN IN NEW YORK: French tennis icon Gael Monfils revealed that he will be eschewing traditional post-playing careers such as punditry and working within tennis to take up a job in finance.

Married tennis stars Gaël Monfils and Elina Svitolina met in Paris in 2018