French Open 2026: Gael Monfils Bids Farewell To Roland Garros

BusinessSportsMoneyFrench Open 2026: Gael Monfils Bids Farewell To Roland GarrosByMerlisa Lawrence Corbett,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett is an award-winning journalist and author.Follow AuthorMay 21, 2026, 10:18am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Gael Monfils of France plays a forehand during his round of 128 match against Camilo Ugo Carabelli of Argentinia on Day Four of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 23, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)Getty ImagesGael Monfils is perhaps the greatest showman in tennis history. So it is only fitting that he says farewell at his appearance at Roland Garros with a spectacular event on the eve of the French Open: Gael Monfils and Friends. Monfils has never won a Major or reached a final at a Grand Slam. However, he leaves his mark on tennis as an entertainer whose performances always bring the house down. Later in the day, the show court Philippe-Chatrier will be the stage for Monfils’s French Open farewell. French Open officials have reportedly given Monfils free reign to plan his going-away party, which will feature entertainers and appearances by friends and compatriots Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet.The French Open will air the celebration live on its YouTube Channel, 7:30 p.m. Paris time. Proceeds from the event will go to several charities - Terre d’Impact, the FFT’s fundraising foundation, as well as several partner charities, including KELINA, which focuses on improving healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment, and the Epic Foundation.Gael Monfils: Showman Not ShowoffMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Gael Monfils of France dives for a forehand in his fourth round match against Andrey Kuznestov of Russia during day eight of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25,...