Gael Monfils has announced he will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season.
The 39-year-old has won 13 titles in his career and became the oldest ATP Tour champion at the age of 38 and four months when he won the Auckland Open in January.
Monfils' athleticism and all-action displays made him one of the most popular players on tour.
However, the world number 53 has struggled with injuries in recent years and he was forced to retire from last month's Chengdu Open with an ankle problem.
"Life is too short.