Gaël Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team

Gaël Monfils has been appointed captain of the France Davis Cup team following his retirement from tennis. The FFT announced this on November 7, highlighting Monfils' extensive experience from his 22-year career. He succeeds Paul-Henri Mathieu and expressed pride in leading the national team, aiming to foster a strong collective spirit for future successes. Monfils quietly retired last month after a farewell tour, coinciding with personal challenges, including his separation from wife Elina Svitolina. He won 13 ATP titles and reached two Davis Cup finals but never won the trophy. France's next Davis Cup match is scheduled for February 2027, with Monfils supported by former teammates Richard Gasquet and Gilles Simon.