Gael Monfils Lands New Tennis Role After Retirement And Split With Wife (AP)
\n\nGael Monfils has grabbed a new tennis role months after retiring from Tennis. Monfils had planned to retire at the Paris Masters; however, his career came to a premature end after splitting with his wife, Elina Svitolina. When Monfils announced his decision to retire at the end of the season, he was clear that he'd be more of a finance guy, confirming that he'd be working for a Swiss wealth management company.
\n\nBut things have changed a lot, and it might have motivated Monfils to take up the role as France's Davis Cup captain. Gael Monfils will replace Paul-Henri Mathieu, who held the role of France's Davis Cup captain for three years. On becoming France's captain, Monfils said it's a moment of great pride. As a player, Monfils achieved a 12-3 record in Davis Cup singles matches and was a member of the French squads that reached the final of the team competition in 2010 and 2014.
\n\n“It is a great source of pride to become captain of the French national team,” Monfils said as the news was announced on Saturday.
\n\n“This blue jersey represents so much…
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