| Gael Monfils
Birthdate: September 1, 1986
Birthplace: Paris, France
Residence: Nyon, Switzerland
Height: 6'4" (1.93m)
Weight: 177lbs (80kg) lbs.
Plays: Right
Turned Pro: 2004 |
Personal Full name Gael Sebastien Monfils... Nicknamed "Lamonf"... His father, Rufin, a former soccer player, comes from island of Guadeloupe... He is an agent for France Telecom... His mother, Sylvette, comes from island of Martinique and is a nurse... Also has one younger brother, Daryl... Considers Arthur Ashe to be his favorite player... Off court walks around with his iPod listening to music, in particular R&B... If he didn't play tennis he would play basketball... Fan of NBA team Detroit Pistons and favorite basketball player is Carmelo Anthony... Best friends are countrymen and former juniors Josselin Quana, Jo-Wilfriend Tsonga and Paterne Mamata... Enjoys McDonalds... Coached by countryman and former ATP pro Theirry Champion (since September 2004) and fitness trainer is Remi Barbarin. |
