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Gael Monfils Bio
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- 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 Ouana, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Paterne Mamata
- Named ATP Newcomer of Year in 2005
- Enjoys McDonald’s
- Coached by countryman and former ATP pro Thierry Champion (since November 2007) and fitness trainer is Remi Barbarin.
Biographical information from ATP. Unless noted otherwise all data as of year-end 2007.
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