- Gael Monfils has been honoured in a special ceremony at the Paris Masters to mark the end of his 22-year professional tennis career.
- The 40-year-old quietly retired last month rather than playing one final tournament draw in Paris.
- Monfils was joined on court for the occasion by fellow French players including Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet.
- During an emotional speech, he expressed his gratitude to the fans and delivered a touching message to his young daughter, Skai.
- The former world number six won 13 ATP Tour singles titles and reached two Grand Slam semi-finals throughout his career.
