Gael Monfils to miss French Open and undergo ‘small procedure’ to correct right heel injury

Gael Monfils will miss the French Open after deciding to undergo surgery on his right heel. The world No. 22 is the highest-ranked Frenchman on the ATP Tour but will be absent from his home Grand Slam for just the third time in his career.

Ad/> A semi-finalist in 2008, Monfils last reached the Roland-Garros quarters in 2014, but the 35-year-old was hoping for a deep run this year after making the last eight of the Australian Open back in January. Roland-GarrosFrench Open 2022: Who's playing? Who could miss out? Will Nadal be fit?6 HOURS AGO A heel injury has put paid to his chances, however, with Monfils also missing the Lyon Open as he opts to correct the issue with a “small” procedure. “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,” Monfils said on Twitter. “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.” How to watch and stream French Open draw — Who could Djokovic face? More matches, analysis, storytelling: Warner Bros.

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