Gael Monfils ended his Roland Garros career with a five-set loss to Hugo Gaston in the first round, but the night was framed as a tribute to one of the tour's great entertainers. The near-capacity crowd on Court Philippe-Chatrier stayed with him to the final point, underlining his status as a beloved French star. The result closes out Monfils' run at his home major and leaves his legacy as a major part of the tournament's modern identity.
The legacy of French star Gael Monfils
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