Finish clap for Mr. Monfort! At 71, the well-known voice of sport from France Télévisions hangs up the microphone following 37 years of fine and dependable service. Notably hooked up to the Roland-Garros match, Nelson Monfort was entitled to a vibrant tribute from his colleagues this Sunday, June 9, on the event of the ultimate contested between Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz. “These are fantastic recollections”the commentator was moved, earlier than being shocked by his colleague, the sports activities journalist Olivia Leray, who had a message to convey to him.
“I at all times hated the expression a part of the furnishings” publicizes the France 3 columnist. “We regularly say that following we’ve been there for ages, when time passes and we have gotten somewhat bored… However you, no. (…) You might be with the grandparents, the mother and father, the youngsters, the grandchildren… You might be in the midst of their front room, the climate is beginning to get good and you might be speaking to them regarding tennis. You’re a story that we hearken to as a household.” Phrases stuffed with tenderness to summarize the profession of the person who commented on his first match in 1988 which Olivia Leray concludes, beneath the tender gaze of the primary get together: “So sure, you might be a part of the furnishings at Roland-Garros Nelson, and infrequently, shifting makes you cry loads.” It was sufficient for the good man of sport to let his emotion shine by whereas listening to this shifting speech.
Nelson Monfort will at all times have the ability to depend on the assist of his spouse Dominique.
The day earlier than, the journalist appeared smiling within the arms of his associate Dominique, with whom he has been in good love for over 40 years now. Elegant in his white pants and swimsuit jacket, Nelson Monfort appeared to take full benefit of this sunny day within the Porte d’Auteuil stadium. For the final time ? Nothing is much less positive ! Invited to Pascal Praud on Europe 1 on Could 24, the 71-year-old man didn’t deny it when the host talked regarding the potential of a “small contract subsequent yr for [le] convey once more, even when solely two weeks throughout Roland-Garros”. All hopes are allowed !
Article written with the collaboration of 6Médias
Photograph credit: Screenshot France 2
