Monfils, new French Davis Cup captain: “It is an immense pride. I want to create an authentic collective project and create a dynamic that allows us to seek titles together”

ByDavid Mitchell

Gael Monfils will be the new French Davis Cup captainannounced this Saturday the French Tennis Federation (FFT) a few weeks after announcing his retirement from the circuits at the age of 40.

In a statement, the FFT thanked “the commitment” of Pierre-Henri Mathieu, who has held the position in the last three years, in which France reinstated the Final 8 of the Davis Cup, while highlighting the experience of Monfils, amassed in 20 years on the professional circuit.

He added that the new captain will be supported by two other French tennis figures who are already part of the federative structure, Gilles Simon and Richard Gasquet.

Monfils’ appointment occurs in the middle of the Paris Masters 1,000where the player had a farewell ceremony, two months after having played his last match at the US Open.

“It is an immense pride. I want to create an authentic collective project and create a dynamic that allows us to search for titles together“said the new captain, who will debut at the beginning of February in the first qualifying round.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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