‘Disqualified From… Exhibition?’ – Gael Monfils’ Latest Antic Leaves Tennis Fans Completely Baffled

Gael Monfils is a French player who is often in the news for his acrobatic moves. However, he is making headlines due to something else entirely. Monfils was handed a ban from the Ultimate Tennis Showdown, which is an exhibition event. Monfils being disqualified from any tournaments is news to surprise many, being disqualified from an exhibition event is another challenge to accept. 

As the news was shared with the tennis world, fans couldn’t help but have an exasperated reaction to it. Learning about the dismissal of a player is surprising news; learning about Monfils being dismissed due to unacceptable conduct is another pill to digest.

Gael Monfils’ disqualification takes fans by surprise

Monfils is a player loved by many for his showmanship in the sport. Therefore, when Tennis Weekly Podcast shared, “Gael Monfils disqualified for a code of conduct violation against the supervisor at UTS Oslo. He will not play again this weekend. Replaced by Lucas Pouille. No further information given”, fans were left feeling incredulous, to say the least. 

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Myles David, the tennis content creator, felt incredulous that Monfils was removed from an exhibition event. 

One user said that if one gets disqualified from an exhibition, it is time for them to go home and hang up their racket. They further coaxed him to go home and take care of his baby while supporting his wife. 

One commenter wondered how one player gets disqualified from an exhibition event. 

One fan eagerly wanted to know Monfils’ transgressions and was confused at how it was kept a secret. 

Another fan couldn’t believe the nature of the news.

There is no history of Monfils being disqualified from any tournaments in the past. Additionally, there haven’t been many instances where he has been handed a code of conduct violation. One of the few moments took place last year.

Monfils’ code violation in the 2023 Citi Open

Playing in one of his favorite American cities, Washington D.C., Monfils faced Alexander Bublik in the second round. He led the match comfortably as he won the first set, and the score displayed 5-3 in his favor. Bublik served and found himself leading 40-0. During the fourth serve, Monfils started walking towards his bench as Bublik served.

The Kazakhstani player won the game, and Monfils had an argument with the chair umpire for giving away points. After a few words were exchanged, Monfils found himself in violation of the code of conduct. However, he continued playing normally and won the bout, to then be eliminated in the next round. Monfils has not portrayed difficult behavior many times; what could he have done to be disqualified? Tell us in the comments!

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