“A shock to the system was needed”: Moretton and Simon defend Monfils’ appointment as France captain

FFT president Gilles Moretton and Gilles Simon justified Gael Monfils’ surprise appointment as France Davis Cup captain on Saturday. Moretton spoke of a unanimous choice and a “shock to the system” after disappointing results, while Simon insisted that “the shirt is very important to him.”

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