Monfils named captain of France’s Davis Cup team

Gael Monfils, a 40-year-old former tennis player who recently retired after a 22-year career, has been appointed as the new captain of France's Davis Cup team. Monfils, who won 13 ATP titles during his playing career, succeeds Paul-Henri Mathieu, who had held the role for three years. In a statement, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) noted that Monfils will bring his extensive top-level experience to the team.

Monfils expressed his pride at becoming the captain of the French national team, stating that he wants to build a collective project and create momentum for the team to win titles together.

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