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Overview
- Playing his 13th and final Monte‑Carlo, Gaël Monfils lost 6-4, 6-4 to world No. 11 Alexander Bublik on Tuesday, which put the Kazakh into the third round.
- Tournament organizers honored Monfils on Court Rainier III with a short video of his past highlights and a moment of thanks to the crowd.
- The 39-year-old said he lacked energy and that his body no longer lets him do what he wants, though he tried to stay competitive throughout the match.
- Now ranked around No. 200, the former world No. 6 will keep playing this season before a planned farewell at the Paris Masters in November.
- Bublik controlled the match with a big serve and strong second-ball play, and his improved clay form includes a 2025 Roland-Garros quarterfinal.