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Gaël Monfils named France's Davis Cup captain after retiring
Gaël Monfils has been named captain of France’s Davis Cup team shortly after retiring from professional tennis at 40.
He takes over from Paul-Henri Mathieu, who led the team for three years.
Former French players Gilles Simon and Richard Gasquet will support Monfils in the role.
Monfils won 588 matches and 13 ATP titles, and played for France in the Davis Cup from 2009 to 2019.
France has won the Davis Cup 10 times, but its most recent title was in 2017.
The team failed to qualify for this year’s Final 8 after losing 3-1 to Canada in the second round of qualifiers.
Monfils says he wants to build a strong team and help France win titles.
Gaël Monfils has been appointed captain of France’s Davis Cup team after retiring from professional tennis.
He succeeds Paul-Henri Mathieu, who held the role for three years.
Monfils said he wants to build a collective project and help France win titles.
He will be supported by former French players Gilles Simon and Richard Gasquet.
France’s qualifying campaign is scheduled for February.
- Who
- Gaël Monfils, former French tennis player.
- What
- He has been appointed captain of France’s Davis Cup team.
- When
- The appointment was announced on November 7, 2026, about a month after he retired.
- Where
- France’s Davis Cup team.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Monfils retired from professional tennis.
Monfils was honoured at a ceremony in Paris.
Monfils’s appointment as France’s Davis Cup captain was reported.
France’s Davis Cup qualifying campaign is scheduled to take place.
- New captain
- Gaël Monfils
- Previous captain
- Paul-Henri Mathieu
- Support staff
- Gilles Simon and Richard Gasquet
- Monfils’s age
- 40
- France’s Davis Cup titles
- 10
- Qualifying
- February
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What people are saying
It is a great source of pride to become captain of the French national team. This blue jersey represents so much to me. I want to build a real collective project and create the dynamic that will allow us to win titles together.
We are very happy to welcome Gaël as head coach of the French team
We are convinced that his infectious energy and enthusiasm will be valuable assets in advancing the ambitions of French tennis.
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