Sophie Renard 
Gael Monfils was listed as retired by the ITIA, prompting surprise across the tennis world. After defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter‑finals, Daniil Medvedev discussed Monfils’ apparent retirement and reflected on his own push for an ATP Finals spot.
Lille have said they may take legal action after defender Tiago Santos suffered a ruptured ACL and meniscal tear in a tackle by Le Havre midfielder Amir Richardson during a 1-0 Ligue 1 win. The club has asked the league to refer the incident to the disciplinary panel, arguing the challenge should have resulted in a red card.
Terence Atmane, a French tennis player, was involved in a heated incident during his Shanghai Masters qualifying match, where he smashed his racket into the stands. Despite the dangerous behavior, he was not defaulted, leading Serena Williams’ coach Rennae Stubbs to publicly condemn the umpire’s decision.
NBA star Victor Wembanyama sought training inspiration by joining French Rugby Pro D2 side Provence for two weeks. He participated in physical drills and praised the team spirit, noting the experience helped his stability and strength ahead of the next NBA season.
Daryz, trained by Francis‑Henri Graffard and ridden by Mickael Barzalona, secured a historic back‑to‑back win in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, the richest flat race in Europe. The four‑year‑old colt won by more than a length, earning a winner’s prize of over £2.5 million for his owners, Aga Khan Studs.
French cyclist Ronan Auge, 22, suffered serious injuries in a crash on stage six of the UCI ProSeries Tour of Langkawi. He was taken to hospital and placed in a medically induced coma, with his team stating his condition is stable and not life‑threatening.
Arthur Fils celebrated his entry into the world top ten by qualifying for the Tokyo Open after an administrative mistake forced him into the qualifiers of the ATP 500 event he won last year. He explained the mix‑up with his team and described the experience as a tough challenge, but ultimately a successful one.
Esteban Ocon announced that he will part ways with the Haas F1 Team at the end of the season, putting his place on the grid for 2027 in doubt. The French driver, a former race winner, has been outperformed by teammate Oliver Bearman this year and faces an uncertain future in Formula 1.
Yannick Noah, the former French Roland Garros champion and current captain of Team Europe at the Laver Cup, discussed the current state of men’s tennis on a podcast. He praised the overall depth of the ATP Tour but argued that the quality of players ranked between five and fifteen has declined compared with his era. Noah hopes his younger European players can step up as the team aims for another Laver Cup victory.
French 100m hurdles Olympic silver medallist Cyrena Samba-Mayela has been handed a temporary whereabouts suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit after missing required location disclosures. The ban, imposed on September 18, could be extended to two years and follows her withdrawal from the European Championships due to injury.