Gael Monfils gave his wife, Elina Svitolina, a kiss after she defeated Victoria Azarenka (7-62 6-4) in the Washington DC Open’s opening round. This special moment took place within one of the tournament complex’s tunnels. Following their kiss, Gael moved toward the court where he would play Bjorn Fratangelo. Monfils triumphed in straight sets 6-3 6-4

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Monfils in Washington, ranking, and results in 2023

Gael Monfils

25 - 21win/loss

Hard
15-11
I Hard
2-2
Clay
3-6
Grass
5-2
38 year old
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2024 Highlights

Currently the world no.323, Gael owns an overall 3-8 win-loss record in 2023. The French player is now competing in Washington where he toppled the world no.695 Bjorn Fratangelo 6-3 6-4.

Gael Monfils will take on the world no.25 Alexander Bublik in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 6:30 pm on JOHN HARRIS. Their actual head to head record is 1-1.

The French player won 11 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 7 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)

Monfils will play next in Toronto (National Bank Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of August using a protected ranking.

Washington
Monfils's Record
Projected
Draw

Svitolina in Washington, ranking, and results in 2023

Elina Svitolina

30 - 18win/loss

Hard
16-9
Clay
10-7
Grass
4-2
30 year old
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2024 Highlights

Ranked no.27, Elina achieved an overall 18-9 match record in 2023. Svitolina is playing in Washington where she defeated the world no.19 Victoria Azarenka 7-62 6-4.

Elina Svitolina will compete against the world no.11 Darya Kasatkina in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 2:00 pm on STADIUM. Their actual head to head record is 7-0 for Svitolina.

Elina conquered 1 title in 2023 in Strasbourg.

Elina won 17 titles in her career: 9 on hard courts, 6 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)

Washington
Svitolina's Record
Projected
Draw