Forgive me if this reads more like sentiment and reminiscence than analysis. As someone who has long deemed Gael Monfils my favorite player, there’s no other way to do this.

Being a Monfils fan was a rollercoaster you didn’t necessarily enjoy. You desperately wanted this exceptionally talented player to truly tap into his potential. Yet, you simply couldn’t look away, even when he was doing his best to implode on court for no discernible reason.

Monfils never reached the heights his junior career promised. But he became great in the way he possibly enjoys most: he’s etched forever in the hearts of fans. With 2026 set to be his final season on Tour, let’s revisit what he did in 2025 and, more importantly, why it matters.

Gael Monfils 2025 Season Review

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