Gaël Sébastien Monfils is a famous French professional tennis player. The major highlights of his career include two Grand Slam singles semifinals at the 2008 French Open and 2016 US Open and three ATP Tour Masters 1000 singles finals. Gael, just like other sportsperson has got few body tattoos. He has revealed them to be meaningful for his personal life. Let us see what tattoos cover his body.
1. ‘Playing Card’ Tattoo
Tattoo: There is a playing card inked on his arm which contains all the four symbols from the deck of cards along with the digits ‘A’, ‘5’, and ‘3’ and another ‘A’. Also, in the center of the card is the number 8, or the symbol of infinity. On each corner, there is a single symbol of each suit, called hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades.
Meaning: Playing card is the symbol of good luck in life whereas the infinity symbol is the representation of the never-ending possibilities of life.
2. ‘Angel Wings’ Tattoo
Tattoo: On the inner side of his left forearm, Gael has got a pair of angel wings tattooed.
Meaning: Angel Wings symbolize faith, freedom, and protection. Some people get this tattoo to pay a tribute to a loved one who was close to their heart but, is no more alive. Tribute to a ‘guardian angel‘ of their lives. The tattoo is an important representation of the Christian faith.
2. Angel Wings on Wrist
Tattoo: There is another pair of angel wings tattooed on his body. The tattoo can be seen on the inner side of his right wrist.
Meaning: Angel wings represent his strong love for an individual or faith in his religious beliefs.
3. Angel Wings on Back
Tattoo: There is a huge pair of angel wings covering Gael’s back. The tattoo adorns his entire back making it a magnificent piece for which he is already famous among other tennis players.
4. Tattoo on Arm
5. ‘Dollar Sign’ Tattoo
Tattoo: A dollar sign is tattooed on the inner side of his right forearm.
Meaning: The dollar sign is the symbol of money and strong financial thinking. However, the dollar sign tattoo also indicates that Gael is committed to his life’s happiness. Getting a dollar tattoo doesn’t always mean financial status and power.
6. Left Arm Tattoo
7. ‘Angel Wings with Rosary Beads and Cross’ Tattoo
Tattoo: On the inner side of his right wrist, Gael has got another pair of angel wings followed by a small pendant and rosary beads chain. The pendant is actually a Cross.
Meaning: The tattoos tell us about Gael’s religious beliefs and faith i.e. Christianity. Rosary Beads and a cross symbolizes that Gael is a Christian, but also, more specifically, that he is a Catholic.