Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina delighted fans with a touching moment after both secured their spots in the Australian Open fourth round on the same day.
Married since July 2021, the tennis couple continues to inspire with their bond both on and off the court. Svitolina, ranked No. 27 on the WTA Tour, overcame a challenging match against fourth seed Jasmine Paolini, pulling off an impressive comeback with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory. Meanwhile, Monfils, ranked No. 41 on the ATP Tour, triumphed over Taylor Fritz in a four-set battle, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(1), 6-4.
After her grueling match, Svitolina was visibly fatigued as she walked through the tunnel, where Monfils greeted her with a warm embrace and helped carry her bag. The touching exchange showcased their strong partnership and the shared support that has defined their journey as athletes and parents to their daughter, Skai, born in October 2022.
takes her bag 🥹 love them pic.twitter.com/mkEuuZZXQv
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 18, 2025
Svitolina’s fourth-round appearance matches her achievement last year, where injury cut her run short. The 2018 and 2019 quarterfinalist now hopes to push further, while Monfils continues his quest for success at Melbourne Park. Their heartfelt interaction reminds fans that behind the fierce competition lies a story of love, resilience, and shared dreams.
Monfils at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWLWWLLW Currently ranked no.41, the French player has managed to achieve an overall 9-1 record in 2025. The French player is currently playing at the Australian Open where he managed to beat the world no.30 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(7) 6-3 6-7(6) 6-7(5) 6-4, the world no.101 Daniel Altmaier 7-5 6-3 7-6(3) and the world no.4 Taylor Fritz 3-6 7-5 7-6(1) 6-4.
Gael Monfils will face the world no.20 Ben Shelton in the 4th round. In the past, they have never competed against each other until now in top competitions.
Monfils has won 1 title in 2025 in Auckland.
The French player won 13 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Monfils will play next in Montpellier (Open Occitanie). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 27th of January.
Svitolina at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWLWWWLWL Currently the world no.27, Svitolina achieved a 3-0 win-loss record in 2025. Svitolina is now having a run at the Australian Open where she defeated the world no.71 Sorana Cirstea 6-4 6-4, the world no.83 Caroline Dolehide 6-1 6-4 and the world no.4 Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-4 6-0.
Elina Svitolina will compete against the world no.75 Veronika Kudermetova in the 4th round. Their record is 2-0 for Kudermetova.
The Ukrainian 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)
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