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Drug-testing agency lists Gael Monfils as a retired player, seemingly ruling out a Paris farewell

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The International Tennis Integrity Agency lists Gael Monfils as retired, effective October 5, cutting short his planned farewell at the Paris Masters. Previously expected to play one final tournament in Lyon before retiring at season's end, Monfils is now off the schedule citing personal reasons, with his status on the ITIA list making a comeback unlikely.

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Gael Monfils, the former No. 6-ranked French tennis player, has officially retired as of October 5, 2026, according to the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s list of retired players. This move was unexpected given that Monfils had previously planned to retire at the end of the season and was set to play in a tournament in Lyon next week with a wild card entry. However, organizers cited "personal reasons" for his absence from the Lyon event. Monfils’ last match was a second-round loss to American player Learner Tien at the U.S. Open in September. The 40-year-old’s decision makes it highly unlikely he will return to professional competition, as players must be available for testing for six months before they can compete again.

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PARIS (AP) — French tennis player Gael Monfils has entered retirement, a move that came a bit earlier than what was expected. asserted

what → enter → retirement

The 40-year-old Monfils, who had planned to retire at the end of the season, is being listed by the sport’s drug-testing organization among the players who have declared themselves retired, with his career officially over from Oct. 5. asserted

career → plan → Oct.

The former No. 6-ranked player had received a wild card for a tournament in Lyon next week and was widely expected to end his career in front of his home fans at the Paris Masters from Oct. 31. asserted

player → rank → Oct.

He is currently ranked 254th. asserted

He → rank → ?

Lyon organizers said on Wednesday that Monfils won’t be playing, citing “personal reasons.” asserted

Monfils → say → reasons

Monfils has not publicly confirmed he has retired. asserted

he → confirm → ?

But someone on the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s list needs to be available for testing for six months before they are allowed to return to competition, making the possibility of a comeback unlikely. Monfils bid adieu to Grand Slam tennis with a hard-fought loss to Learner Tien in the second round of the U.S. Open in September. asserted

Monfils → need → September

Before bowing out, he became the oldest man to win a match at the tournament since Jimmy Connors in 1992, who also did so on his 40th birthday. asserted

who → bow → birthday

Monfils has won 13 titles. asserted

Monfils → win → titles

Monfils previously said he was at peace with the decision to retire and has signed on with a Swiss company to work in wealth management. asserted

he → say → management

Drug-testing agency lists Gael Monfils as a retired player, seemingly ruling out a Paris farewell

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