Monfils ends Grand Slam pursuit
French player Gael Monfils is participating in the US Open, the final of the four major tennis tournaments, which will be held from August 23 to September 13. This participation reflects his desire to conclude his career by competing in all four Grand Slam events. The French Tennis Federation announced that Monfils, currently ranked 347th in the world, will receive a wildcard to enter the tournament, marking his last appearance in a Grand Slam event. Monfils, who is 39 years old, aims to perform well in this final tournament. He has played in the US Open 18 times, reaching the semifinals in 2016, and also made it to the semifinals of Roland Garros in 2008. Achieving notable results at the US Open is one of his major goals before ending his professional journey. It is expected that Monfils will celebrate his 40th birthday at the start of the tournament on September 1, reaffirming his desire to keep playing and deliver a strong performance until the age of 40.
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