Gaël Monfils

French tennis player and US Open semifinalist

Gaël Monfils - French tennis player and US Open semifinalist
Born

September 1st, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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A professional tennis player from France, achieved significant success on the ATP Tour starting in the early 2000s. Monfils turned professional in 2004 and became well recognized for his exceptional athleticism and entertaining playstyle. Won multiple ATP titles and reached the semifinals of the US Open in 2016. His playing style emphasized agility and powerful shot-making, drawing attention in matches across various Grand Slam tournaments.

Reaching the semifinals of the US Open in 2016

Winning 10 ATP singles titles

Achieving a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 6

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