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Gael Monfils appointed captain of France's Davis Cup team following retirement

Monfils quietly retired from tennis in October before being given a rousing send-off at the Paris Masters

The Independent UK · Nov 7

10 Photos of Gael Monfils: Tennis Player's Emotional French Open Farewell Reduces Wife Elina Svitolina to Tears

Gael Monfils played his final French Open match, losing to Hugo Gaston. The emotional farewell included tributes from fans and fellow players, marking the end of an era in French tennis.

International Business Times UK · May 26

Gaël Monfils, tennis’s great showman, prepares for his final bow

The Frenchman never conquered the Big Four but left a legacy just as lasting – a reminder that beauty and theatre matter as much as silverware

The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2025

Simon grits his way past Fritz to continue fairy-tale farewell at Paris Masters

And so the farewell turn continues. Gilles Simon, who declared the Paris Masters would be the final tournament of his 20-year professional tennis career, advanced to the last-16 of the competition on Wednesday night with a three-set victory over the ninth seed Taylor Fritz.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 2, 2022

‘There is no perfect way to finish’: Andy Murray uncertain on retirement plans

Murray has watched a number of tennis’s biggest names, including Roger Federer and Serena Williams, call it quits this year

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

Paris Masters: Andy Murray stunned as Gilles Simon rallies to sensational comeback to keep career going

Gilles Simon stunned Andy Murray in the first round of the Paris Masters.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022

Andy Murray beaten by Gilles Simon in the first round of the Paris Masters

Veteran Simon, who is set to retire after this tournament, kept his career alive for at least one more match with a 4-6 7-5 6-3 victory

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

Simon delays his au revoir for another day after marathon victory over Murray

French veteran Gilles Simon advanced to the second round at the Paris Masters on Monday night after an enthralling three-set victory over the former world number one Andy Murray.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2022

Assessment of Rangers' 'worst' Champions League campaign requires context - Monday Kick-Off

Much fuss has been made about Rangers’ Champions League campaign and the prospect of them finishing with the worst record in the competition’s…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022

Roland Garros: 5 things we learned on Day 7 - Gammy legs and teary eyes

Three of the local favourites bid farewell to the tournament. Alizé Cornet had to limp off, Léolia Jeanjean couldn't cope with playing someone with the same style and Gilles Simon had nothing left in the tank.

Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2022