Gaël Monfils is a French professional tennis player who reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 6 on November 7, 2016. Monfils is one of only five players in the Open Era to reach at least one ATP singles final for 19 consecutive seasons.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Gaël Monfils was born on September 1, 1986, in Paris, France, and currently resides in Geneva, Switzerland. Standing 193 cm tall and weighing 85 kg, he plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
He is coached by Mikael Tillström. Monfils is nicknamed “La Monf” and is known for his remarkable speed and sliding technique, especially on clay. He is married to WTA player Elina Svitolina, with whom he has a daughter. Monfils comes from a sporting family, with his father Rufin hailing from Guadeloupe and his mother Sylvette from Martinique.
Junior Career
Monfils was the ITF World Junior Champion in 2004 and finished as the No. 1 junior in the world. That year, he won three junior Grand Slam singles titles at the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, and reached the third round at the US Open.
He also won the LTA International Junior Championship in Roehampton and was runner-up at the Australian Hardcourt Junior Championships. He also represented France in the Junior Davis Cup.
Career
Since turning professional in 2004, Monfils has been a mainstay on the ATP Tour.
He was named ATP Newcomer of the Year in 2005 and has reached at least one ATP singles final every year from 2005 to 2023. Monfils has reached the semifinals at both the French Open (2008) and US Open (2016), and the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and Olympics.
He has also made the final at the Paris Masters and has over 550 career match wins, ranking eighth among active players. In 2025, Monfils became the oldest ATP Tour champion by winning a title at age 38.
As of June 2025, he has 13 singles career titles and is ranked Number 42.
Career Record
Singles
- Career Titles: 13
- Highest Singles Ranking: No. 6 (November 7, 2016)
- Current Singles Ranking: No. 42 (June 12, 2025)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open – QF (2016, 2022)
- French Open – SF (2008)
- Wimbledon – 4R (2018)
- US Open – SF (2016)
Other Tournaments
- Tour Finals – RR (2016)
- Olympic Games – QF (2008, 2016)
Doubles
- Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 155 (August 8, 2011)
- Current Doubles Ranking: Not in top 500 (June 12, 2025)
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- Australian Open – 1R (2006)
- French Open – 2R (2007)
- US Open – 1R (2005)
Other Tournaments
- Olympic Games – 2R (2020, 2024)
