Gael Monfils forced to pull out of Roland-Garros with a foot injury

Gael Monfils will miss this year’s edition of Roland-Garros. The Frenchman announced the news on Monday, saying he’ll undergo a procedure this week.

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Chris Oddo

May 16, 2022

On Sunday the news was all good for Gael Monfils, as the 35-year-old Frenchman announced that he and his wife Elina Svitolina are expecting a child in October.

With a heart full of love and happiness, we are delighted to announce that we are expecting a baby girl in October 👼🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/y8EwwO6Htf
— Elina Monfils (@ElinaSvitolina) May 15, 2022

On Monday clouds rolled in, as the flamboyant Frenchman announced that he will not play Roland-Garros this year due to a foot injury.

Calcaneal spur in the right heel

“I am forced to withdraw from Open Parc de Lyon and the French Open next week,” Monfils said on social media. “I have been bothered by a calcaneal spur since Monte-Carlo at my right heel which prevents me from moving properly on court.”

Hi all, I regret to inform you that I am forced to withdraw from Open Parc de Lyon and the French Open next week. I have been bothered by a calcaneal spur since Monte-Carlo at my right heel which prevents me from moving properly on court.
— Gael Monfils (@Gael_Monfils) May 16, 2022

“I have decided to undergo a small procedure this week to treat the issue before returning to competitive play. I will keep you updated about my progress when I have more news.”

Monfils, who owns a 37-15 lifetime record at Roland-Garros, has not played since falling to Novak Djokovic in the second round at Madrid.

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