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.

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 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.

Elina Svitolina admitted she was "inspired" by her husband after upsetting No. 4 seed Jasmine Paolini at the Australian Open. The Ukrainian star came back from a set down to beat Paolini 2-6 6-4 6-0 on the Margaret Court Arena to book her spot in the second week.

Elina Svitolina produced a stunning comeback to upset Jasmine Paolini in Melbourne, beating the No. 4 seed 2-6 6-4 6-0.

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina (27) has started the Australian Open 2025 with a victory. Source: Champion, a sports news platform within Ukrainska Pravda's holding company Details: Svitolina defeated Romanian Sorana Cirstea (71) in the first round with a score of 6:4,

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.