“Well, I know that I will play next year, whatever happens,” said the 38-year-old French icon, Gael Monfils , earlier this year. With the results not going his way and injuries taking a toll on his body, there were widespread rumors that the ongoing season would be the last of his career. Indeed, Monfils gave everything to tennis and put his best foot forward every time he stepped onto the court. Recently, Monfils took to social media to quash the retirement rumors and make an important announcement about his future in the sport.

Yesterday, Monfils bowed out of the US Open after losing in the first-round clash against Roman Safiullin. Despite age not being on his side, Monfils put on a gritty show to stretch the encounter to five sets before going down fighting. Subsequently, he took t

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