Overview
- Monfils fell to Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 in the second round, ending his final appearance at the BNP Paribas Open.
- A packed crowd delivered a standing ovation as he exited, marking an emotional farewell at a venue he called a happy place.
- He thanked organizers for a wildcard entry this year and said he would leave the sport without regrets.
- Monfils highlighted a career spanning more than two decades with 13 ATP titles and Grand Slam semi-finals at the 2008 French Open and 2016 US Open.
- His Indian Wells history includes 15 appearances, two quarter-final runs, and a reported 22-15 record at the event.