Gael Monfils thankful to have inspired other Black tennis players

'Our Presence Is A Present' — Tennis Stars Host Black-Only Dinner Party

Women's tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend co-hosted a dinner party for black professional tennis players during the French Open.

Gael Monfils thankful to have inspired other Black tennis players

Former women's world No. 1 Naomi Osaka, who was part of the celebrations, hailed Monfils for his ‌role in growing the game through his presence and success.

Naomi Osaka brings Coco Gauff, Taylor Townsend, Gaël Monfils together for 1st-ever 'Black Party' at French Open & reaffirms race inequality in tennis

Ahead of the commencement of the 2026 French Open Tournament, Naomi Osaka co-hosted the first-ever 'Black Party' alongside Taylor Townsend.

Gaël Monfils: A Legacy of Inspiration and Showmanship at the French Open

Monfils' impact on a generation of young countrymen, and a generation of Black players at home and abroad, has marked his last French Open. Source

Naomi Osaka defends ‘Black party’ at Roland Garros: “Celebrating who we are will never require apology”

Naomi Osaka used her presence at Roland Garros this week to underline a broader social message beyond tennis results, after hosting what she described as a “Black party” dinner involving several players from the tour. The gathering included figures such as Coco Gauff, Gaël Monfils, Taylor Townsend,...