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Gael Monfils exits US Open with 2nd-round loss to Learner Tien

Gaël Monfils bows out at the US Open, ending his Grand Slam career with a second‑round loss to rising star Learner Tien.

By · Published September 4, 2026 at 15:38 UTC · Updated September 4, 2026 at 17:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: US Open Tennis · ATP Tour · The Ringer · The Guardian · New York Post · Town & Country Magazine · ESPN.

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Gaël Monfils was eliminated in the second round of the US Open by Learner Tien, ending his participation in Grand Slam tournaments. The match, reported by ESPN, marked his final appearance on tennis’s biggest stage and concluded a career noted for athleticism and crowd‑pleasing play. The Guardian noted that this was Monfils’s final Grand Slam bow, while the New York Post described his farewell as emotional, with the French star acknowledging the end of an era.

A fan‑generated tribute published on US Open Tennis featured a heartfelt letter addressed to Monfils, expressing admiration for his on‑court charisma. Town & Country Magazine reported that Monfils has outlined unexpected post‑retirement plans, though specific details were not disclosed. Monfils is set to retire from professional tennis following the US Open.

His immediate future includes exploring the ventures mentioned in Town & Country, while the tennis community reflects on his impact. No official retirement announcement has been released yet, but his exit has already sparked discussion about his legacy.

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What was the result of Monfils’s US Open match?

He lost in the second round to Learner Tien, as reported by ESPN.

How did media describe Monfils’s exit?

The Guardian called it his final Grand Slam bow, and the New York Post highlighted an emotional farewell.

What post‑retirement plans has Monfils revealed?

Town & Country Magazine says he has unexpected post‑retirement plans, though details have not been disclosed.

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