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Gael Monfils takes charge of French Davis Cup squad

Published 4h ago · Leadership change

Affects France · Covered in 3 countries

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Gael Monfils transitions from player to captain for France in the Davis Cup.

Former professional tennis player Gael Monfils has been appointed to lead the French Davis Cup team as captain. The appointment follows his quiet retirement from competitive tennis in October and a public farewell at the Paris Masters.

The backgroundMonfils concluded his professional playing career in October.
The send-offHe received a public farewell tribute at the Paris Masters tournament.

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Why it matters

The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis, run by the International Tennis Federation and contested annually between teams from competing countries in a knockout format.

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