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France did not qualify for the Davis Cup Finals to be held in Bologna. Monfils participated as a player in two finals in 2010 and 2014.
Gael Monfils has been appointed captain of the French Davis Cup team by the Transalpine Tennis Federation (FFT). Having recently retired from the circuit after a career spanning 22 years, the 40-year-old Monfils was then chosen to take over from Paul Henri Mathieu, who held the position for three years.
"This blue shirt means a lot to me. I want to build a real collective project and create the momentum necessary to win titles together", commented the new captain. France is not qualified for the Davis Cup Finals, which will take place in Bologna from 24 to 29 November. As a player, Monfils reached two finals, in 2010 and 2014, but never managed to lift the trophy.

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