Former junior world no. 1, Gael Monfils is a French tennis player who has won 12 ATP singles titles and finished as a finalist at twenty-two tournaments. Monfils’s best Grand Slam result includes reaching two major semifinals: the 2008 French Open and the 2016 US Open.
Monfils has reached at least one ATP singles final since 2005 and became one of the four players in the Open Era to reach at least one ATP singles final for 19 consecutive seasons. He competed in the team competition and made his debut at the 2023 Laver Cup for Team Europe.
Some of his best results in 2023 include a quarterfinal appearance at the Canadian Open and a round of 16 finish at the Cincinnati Masters, where he lost to eventual champion and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
He lost to Casper Ruud and Marton Fucsovics in the fourth round of the 2024 Indian Well Masters and 2024 Estoril Open, respectively. Despite winning one set, Monfils was defeated by Jakub Mensik at the 2024 Qatar Open semifinal.
It also included winning the 2023 Stockholm Open and becoming the 11th player to win the trophy twice. With the win, he became the fourth person above the age of 37 to win the title after Roger Federer, Ivo Karlvonic, and Feliciano Lopez.
| Name | Gael Monfils |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
| Age | 37 |
| Residence | Paris, France |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Prize money | $22.4 million |
| Endorsements | Artengo, ROKiT, Dockers,eToro, De Bethune |
Gael Monfils Height
Monfils is 193 cm or 6 feet 4 inches tall. His height and athleticism help him with his elite court coverage and retrieving balls from very difficult positions. His body weight is around 187 lbs or 85 kg.
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How old is Gael Monfils?
Gael Monfils is 37 years old as of July 2024. He was born in Paris, France on September 1, 1986. He was raised by Rufin Monfils and Sylvette Cartesse. His father, Rufin Monfils, introduced him to the game of tennis.
When did Gael Monfils turn pro?
Gael Monfils turned pro in 2004 when he was 17 years old. He played his first ATP Tour match at the 2004 Open de Moselle when he entered the tournament as a wildcard. Monfils registered his first win against Xavier Malisse, followed by another victory against Olivier Patience to reach the tournament's quarterfinals. He played his first Masters tournament at the 2004 Paris Masters, defeating Thomas Enqvist in the first round.
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FAQs on How tall is Gael Monfils
A. Monfils has been married to professional tennis player Elina Svitolina since 2021.
A. Monfils has not won any Grand Slam title in his career.
A. Rufin Monfils and Sylvette Cartesse are Gaël Monfils’ parents.
A. ROKiT, Dockers, eToro, Artengo and Daniel Hechter sponsor Gael Monfils.
A. Gael Monfils is active on social media and has an Instagram account with the name @iamgaelmonfils, where he has over 1.1 million followers.
