'Magician' Monfils exits final French Open

Gael Monfils, the charismatic French tennis player nicknamed 'The Magician', has exited what is expected to be his final French Open, losing in the first round to fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston in five sets. The match prompted an outpouring of tributes for Monfils, widely celebrated as one of the most entertaining players in tennis history. Monfils has been a fan favourite at Roland Garros throughout his career, making his first-round exit a poignant farewell on home soil.