about 1 month ago

Elina Svitolina Opens Up After Gael Monfils’ Last Australian Open Loss

After beating Klimovicova 7-5, 6-1, Svitolina addressed Monfils’ first-round exit in what’s set to be his last Australian Open before retiring after 2026. “Of course I was very very sad yesterday,” she said. Asked about his role now, she smiled: “He’s just a husband… tennis is always part of our life.” She added, “It’s a pleasure to have him here.”