Gael Monfils announces Twitch livestream after divorce from Elina Svitolina

Gael Monfils has announced that he will speak to his fans on Monday, October 26, following a difficult period in his personal life and the unexpected end of his professional tennis career. The 40-year-old Frenchman has experienced quite a lot in recent weeks, with his wife, Elina Svitolina , announcing their divorce after five years of marriage. The former world No. 6 also decided to end his tennis career earlier than originally planned. On Sunday, the French veteran informed his followers that he would address them during a Twitch livestream scheduled for Monday between 6 pm and 8 pm. “I’ll tell you everything.” Gael Monfils Instagram story © iamgaelmonfils / Instagram It was a short announcement from the Frenchman, who has remained relatively quiet about his retirement. Many tennis fans had expected to watch him compete in Lyon and Paris, where he was supposed to say goodbye to professional tennis in front of his home supporters. However, those plans changed earlier this month, when his name appeared on the International Tennis Integrity Agency’s list of retired players. The registration became effective on October 5, which meant he was no longer eligible to compete at official tournaments without first completing the
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