Gael Monfils is a French professional tennis player who competes on the ATP Tour, currently ranked world No. 68. He competes as a right-handed player. He has reached a career-high of No. 6. He turned professional in 2003.
Gael Monfils won the title at Auckland in 2025. Competing on hard: 14-9. He collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. He won a strong 76% behind the first serve, powered through with 0.7 aces per game, and managed 29% success during first serve return.
Monfils reached semifinals at Doha and Mallorca in 2024. Hard results: 17-13. He collected 4 wins against top-20 opponents. He delivered 0.7 free points per game through aces, handled pressure well winning 64% pressure points on serve, and managed 30% success during first serve return.
Gael Monfils won the title at Stockholm in 2023. The season proved challenging overall. Competing on hard: 14-9. He collected 3 wins against top-20 opponents. He clutched under pressure converting 41% of break chances, broke down first serves at 31% clip, and won a strong 76% behind the first serve.
Gael Monfils won the title at Adelaide 1 in 2022. He competed in just 20 matches during the season. Hard results: 13-6. He powered through with 0.7 aces per game, neutralized opponents winning 34% on first serve return, and excelled with 76% success on first serve.
Monfils reached the final at Sofia, advancing to a semifinal at Metz and one quarterfinal in 2021. Competing on hard: 15-10. Monfils delivered 0.7 free points per game through aces, challenged servers with 31% on first return, and held steady at 74% on first serve points.
In 2020, the French player triumphed with two titles, winning Rotterdam and Montpellier. Gael Monfils also reached one semifinal. Hard results: 15-3. He punished rival's second serves winning 56%, showed resilience saving 65% breakpoints when threatened, and showed mental strength converting 42% of breakpoints.
Gael Monfils won the title at Rotterdam and three semifinals in 2019. On hard: a strong 29-11. On clay: 6-4. He neutralized opponents winning 33% on first serve return, showed resilience saving 64% breakpoints when threatened, and converted a respectable 41% of breakpoints.
Monfils won the title at Doha, also reaching the final at Antwerp plus two semifinals in 2018. Hard results: 14-8. He went 10-10 on clay. He collected 5 wins against top-20 opponents. He capitalized on 46% of breakpoint opportunities, delivered 0.6 free points per game through aces, and maintained 72% success rate on first serve.
A tough 2017 season for the French player. Competing on hard: 12-7. He put immediate pressure winning 33% against first serves, powered through with 0.7 aces per game, and maintained 72% success rate on first serve.
Gael Monfils won the title at Washington, finals at Rotterdam and Monte Carlo along with three semifinals, including US Open in 2016. A new career peak of No. 6 followed. Hard results: 37-13. He broke down first serves at 32% clip, delivered 0.7 free points per game through aces, and commanded 75% of points on first serve.
Gael Monfils reached the final at Marseille, six semifinals and one quarterfinal in 2015. On clay: a strong 12-5. On hard: 15-9. He held firm saving 69% of breakpoints faced, challenged servers with 31% on first return, and won a solid 74% points on first serve.
Monfils won the title at Montpellier, also reaching the final at Doha plus two semifinals in 2014. He dominated on hard with a 23-9 record. Monfils went 7-3 on clay. He neutralized opponents winning 34% on first serve return, converted a respectable 40% of breakpoints, and recorded 0.7 aces per service game.
Gael Monfils advanced to finals at Nice and Winston Salem, also reaching semifinals at Umag and Auckland plus four quarterfinals, including Shanghai during 2013. Competing on clay: 15-9. On hard: 16-12. He broke down first serves at 33% clip, delivered 0.6 free points per game through aces, and defended brilliantly at 64% break points saved.
Gael Monfils reached finals at Doha and Montpellier, also reaching a semifinal at Metz plus one quarterfinal in 2012. Despite a reduced schedule (28 matches), he maintained solid form. Hard results: 15-7. Monfils delivered 0.6 free points per game through aces, defended brilliantly at 62% break points saved, and maintained 53% rate on second serve returns.
Monfils won the title at Stockholm, also reaching the final at Washington plus two semifinals in 2011. He reached a new career-high of No. 7. On hard: a strong 22-8. On clay: 10-5. He fired 0.6 aces per service game, held steady at 72% on first serve points, and held steady at 52% on second serves.
The French player won the title at Montpellier, finals at Paris, Tokyo, and Stuttgart and two semifinals in 2010. He dominated on hard with a 32-13 record. He went 8-4 on clay. Monfils powered through with 0.7 aces per game, dominated on first serve with 73% points won, and kept 51% success rate on second serve.
Gael Monfils won the title at Metz, finals at Paris and Acapulco along with three semifinals in 2009. He broke into the top 10 for the first time. On clay: a strong 8-3. On hard: 33-15. He saved as much as 63% of breakpoints faced, excelled with 76% success on first serve, and delivered 0.8 free points per game through aces.
Monfils's 2008 season featured the final at Vienna, advancing to semifinals at Bangkok, Nottingham, and Roland Garros and two quarterfinals, including Madrid. He broke into the top 20. He dominated on hard with a 18-9 record. Monfils went 9-5 on clay. He challenged servers with 33% on first return, fired 0.6 aces per service game, and saved 62% of breakpoints faced.
The French player advanced to the final at Poertschach, advancing to semifinals at Bucharest and Washington and one quarterfinal during 2007. Competing on clay: 12-8. Hard proved challenging: 6-10. He collected 5 wins against top-20 opponents. He commanded 75% of points on first serve, fired 0.9 aces per service game, and held steady at 52% on second serves.
2006 proved challenging for Gael Monfils. This brought a new career-high of No. 23. Clay results: 9-6. On hard, results were modest at 8-10. He won 33% on first serve return and converted 46% of break chances.
Gael Monfils won the title at Sopot and finals at Lyon and Metz in 2005. This brought his first top-50 ranking. Competing on hard: 12-10. On clay: 6-7. He collected 6 wins against top-20 opponents. He 73% first serve effectiveness, averaged 0.7 aces per service game, and converted 43% of break chances.
Gael Monfils gained ranking points at Futures level in 2004. He captured one title at Great Britain F1. He also reached the final at Italy F4. Season record: 24-14. Results on clay: 22-10.
2003 proved challenging for Gael Monfils. He reached the semifinal at Portugal F1. Record: 9-13. Competing on clay: 8-9.
Age: 39 (01-09-1986)