Elina Svitolina inspired by husband Gael Monfils
Gael Monfils has joined Roger Federer as the only men to reach the Australian Open’s fourth round at age 38 or older since the tournament field expanded to 128 players in 1988.
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils bring home two matches where they seemed destined for defeat, overturning expectations. They celebrated their victories with a kiss right on the court. Their
Elina Svitolina produced a stunning comeback to upset Jasmine Paolini in Melbourne, beating the No. 4 seed 2-6 6-4 6-0.
It stayed warm enough for his wife Elina Svitolina to walk in under lights and sizzle while knocking out fourth seed Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-0. This, after a red-hot Monfils had lit up the court with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 upset victory over fourth seed Taylor Fritz.
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils enjoy a successful day at the Australian Open, both overcoming top-four opponents. Svitolina defeated Jasmine Paolini to advance to the last 16, while Monfils beat Taylor Fritz.
Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina, two of the most accomplished players in tennis and one of the sport’s most prominent married couples, have taken out both of the world No. 4s on the same day, at the same event, in the same round—even on the same court. They both came back from a set down to do it, too.
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, a renowned tennis couple, moved into the last 16 of the Australian Open, both beating top seeds. Svitolina highlighted their supportive relationship and unique family connection.
Elina Svitolina came from a set down to upset Jasmine Paolini in the third round of the Australian Open, while Madison Keys won an all-American clash over Danielle Collins.
Elina Svitolina said the supportive presence of husband Gael Monfils meant a lot after the tennis power couple made shockwaves in sync at the Australian Open on Saturday, knocking out the women's and men's fourth seeds as they both reached the last 16 of the singles.
Speaking on the court after the win, Monfils and the crowd were reminded that Monfils’s wife, No. 28 seed Elina Svitolina, would be next to play at Margaret Court Arena, facing off against No. 4 Jasmine Paolini.
Gaël Monfils's legion of fans is daring to dream big, but the evergreen Frenchman is focused on other priorities than lifting the trophy at Melbourne Park.