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 brought 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 hailed a super Saturday for her and husband Gael Monfils at Melbourne Park after both sent world number four players packing from the Australian Open. A finalist at the French Open and Wimbledon last year,
On the same day, his wife Elina Svitolina beat WTA world No. 4 Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-4 6-0 to progress into the round-of-16 at Melbourne Park. For years, the French tennis star spoke about his big desire to win at least one Grand Slam before retiring.
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils had a dream Saturday after the husband-wife duo took down World No.4s Jasmine Paolini and Taylor Fritz at the Margaret Court Arena.
Elina Svitolina produced a stunning comeback to upset Jasmine Paolini in Melbourne, beating the No. 4 seed 2-6 6-4 6-0.
French veteran Gaël Monfils rolled back the years to stun the USA’s No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday, winning 3-6 7-5 7-6(1) 6-4 after three hours and eight minutes of scintillating tennis.
There are few players in men’s tennis as thrilling to watch than France’s Gael Monfils. On Saturday in Australia, and late Friday night for those watching stateside, Monfils put on an absolute masterpiece of a performance against No.
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.
The two accounting for the biggest upsets on paper in their respective draws to storm into the Australian Open fourth round, back-to-back on the second most prestigious court at Melbourne Park, rallying from a set down — Saturday couple dates seldom get any better.
The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, ends on Sunday when defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev for the men's title.
On-court blow-ups for the ages, rowdy spectators causing strife and memorable close finishes – this Australian Open has had it all.