Monfils out of Davis Cup after Covid vaccine reaction

Gaël Monfils announced the news on Tuesday via a press release posted on Twitter.

The 25th player in the world withdrew for the Davis Cup match between France and Ecuador, March 4 and 5 in Pau.

Since its quarter-final at the Australian Open, the "Monf'" suffered a crushing defeat against the Swede Mikael Ymer in Montpellier (6-1, 6-2), during which he appeared exhausted.

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He then gave up the tournaments in Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai in turn.

“I suffered a small health glitch [probably following my third dose of vaccine]”, explains the 35-year-old player.

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“On the advice of my doctor, I decided to take time to rest.

So unfortunately I will not be able to play the Davis Cup next week, ”he adds.

Monfils “hopes to be able to come back” during the American tour.

Indian Wells begins on March 10 and will be followed on March 23 by Miami.

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