New Delhi, May 26 -- Home favourite Gael Monfils bid farewell to the French Open following his first round defeat to fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston in five sets in Paris on Monday.

Gael Monfils is retiring from professional tennis at the end of 2026 and as a result, this was his final appearance at the Roland Garros.

Gael Monfils lost to Hugo Baston with a scoreline of6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 2-6, 6-0.

"I would like to thank you all. Every year, when I come to play at Roland-Garros, I get chills. Every time I'm here, it's magical, it's something incredible. I created something strong, unique, exceptional with you, and I truly love you.

"I'm going to miss you all so much, and I want to say a huge thank you from the bottom of my heart," an emotiona...