For over twenty years Gael Monfils He was one of the most recognizable figures in world tennis. Born in 1986, French, and a professional since 2004, he built a career at the highest level without ever winning a Grand Slam, but reaching number 6 in the ATP rankings in November 2016. His list of achievements includes 13 ATP titles and two Slam semifinals, at the 2008 Roland Garros and at the 2016 US Open. In 2025, at 38 years and four months, he also won in Auckland, becoming at the time the oldest champion of an ATP tournament since 1990.
His final competitive chapter came in 2026. After a first-round success at the US Open on his 40th birthday, Monfils lost in the second round to American Learner Tien, thus ending his Grand Slam career. The final farewell to the circuit is expected at the end of the seasonDuring his career as a tennis player, he has accumulated over 24 million dollars in official prize money according to ATP data: now, however, the doors to a new professional career open up for him, after his sporting career.
The first foray into finance with eToro
Monfils has in fact always demonstrated a certain passion for investments: He had already begun to publicly expose himself on the topic of finance in 2018That year, he entered into an image partnership with the fintech eToro, an online investment and trading platform, also sharing his interest in stocks, cryptocurrencies, and financial markets. Over time, his interest in investing transformed into a full-fledged professional project, culminating in his choice of prepare for a second career in wealth management.
A new life as a wealth manager with AlphaSwiss
The company chosen for this new phase is AlphaSwiss Partners, a Geneva-based wealth management firm, founded in 2014 and active in the management and administration of assets, investments, and shareholdings. In Swiss corporate documents, its activities include third-party asset management, investment advisory, and the selection of financial opportunities.
AlphaSwiss is therefore not just a simple online broker. It is a wealth manager aimed primarily at private clients, entrepreneurs and investors who entrust the company with the management and growth of their assets. The company emphasizes an approach based on wallet customization and on the analysis of the client's objectives before making investment choices.
A distinctive element is the focus on direct investments. AlphaSwiss has developed a program that allows its clients to access selected opportunities in companies that are not necessarily listed or alternative investments. Among the companies in which the company claims to have invested are: Dropbox, Palantir, DocuSign, Lyft, Wise, Kraken and Securitize.
Monfils' role from 2027
Monfils will officially join AlphaSwiss in 2027 to work in wealth management. The company has publicly confirmed its entry, while the player explained at the US Open that he had already signed for this new job. Before making the final move, Monfils also completed training and internships in the industry, preparing for the transition from professional sports to finance.
His role will therefore not be that of a trader who spends his days buying and selling stocks. In wealth management, the key component is the relationship with the client: understanding needs and objectives, contributing to portfolio construction, identifying investment opportunities, and monitoring asset management over time. For Monfils, international fame and the network of contacts built in sport they could also become an important relational capital.
How much will Monfils earn?
Currently the salary has not been made public or Monfils's financial contract with AlphaSwiss. Therefore, there is no reliable data to confirm that he will earn a certain amount.
In wealth management remuneration may include a fixed component and, depending on the role, bonuses tied to performance, client development, or assets under management. Furthermore, for a professional entering the sector for the first time, it would be misleading to automatically compare their compensation to that of a senior Swiss wealth manager.
The real peculiarity of Monfils' choice lies elsewhere: after a career with over $24 million in prize money After a life spent in the spotlight, the Frenchman is preparing to build a second professional career. From the tennis court to client portfolios: a radical transformation, but not entirely unexpected for an athlete who had already shown a concrete interest in the world of investments in 2018.
