Daniil Medvedev questions Gael Monfils’ ‘strange’ retirement as Frenchman’s career ends in mystery

Daniil Medvedev says Gael Monfils’ reported retirement is a “strange story”, as the Frenchman hasn’t made the announcement himself yet. On Wednesday, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said the 40-year-old had removed himself from the sport’s anti-doping protocols, meaning he is no longer eligible to enter tournaments. Monfils was scheduled to end his famed career at the Paris Masters in the coming weeks but it seems his last match may have come at this year’s US Open in September. However, the flamboyant Frenchman has now been added to the agency’s official list of retired players.