Gael Monfils shocks Taylor Fritz to reach last 16 at Australian Open
The future of men’s tennis has been on show at the Australian Open but Gael Monfils struck a major blow for the old guard with victory over fourth seed Taylor Fritz.
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Elina Svitolina inspired by husband Gael Monfils as both claim Melbourne upsets
Elina Svitolina revealed she had been inspired by her husband Gael Monfils after the couple both completed thrilling upsets in their respective matches at the Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner Surges Into Aus Open Last 16 On 'Great Day' For Happy Couple
Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu. Also into the second week is 38-year-old Gael Monfils after he stunned fourth seed Taylor Fritz -- with the veteran's wife Elina Svitolina also enjoying a shock win immediately after on the same court. "It's really a great day for us today, beating top-four players and playing great tennis," said Ukraine's Svitolina.
Svitolina appreciates husband Monfils's support at Australian Open
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.
Veteran Gael Monfils fires past Taylor Fritz to reach last-16 in Melbourne
The future of men's tennis has been on show at the Australian Open but Gael Monfils struck a major blow for the old guard with victory over fourth seed Taylor Fritz.
Fourth Seed Taylor Fritz Loses To Gael Monfils In Australian Open 3rd Round
Gael Monfils said he was ready to "do some damage" after stunning fourth seed Taylor Fritz on Saturday to reach the last 16 at the Australian Open. The 38-year-old Frenchman fought back 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to make the fourth round for a sixth time in his 19th Australian Open. He is the second-oldest man to reach the last 16 at Melbourne Park after Roger Federer. Fritz had been in sizzling form before he met Monfils, dropping just eight games in his two previous matches. But the unseeded Frenchman was a different beast, unrelenting with his precision groundstrokes and booming serve to wear down the world number four. Monfils, ranked 41, fired a warning ahead of the tournament when he won the Auckland Classic to become the oldest singles champion in ATP Tour history.
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner passes Melbourne exam set by Tristan Schoolkate
Defending champion Jannik Sinner lost his first set since October but recovered to beat Tristan Schoolkate and reach the third round of the Australian Open.
Daniil Medvedev smashes net camera in anger during five-set Australian Open win
Daniil Medvedev smashed a net camera in an angry outburst during a five-set Australian Open win over lowly-ranked wild card Kasidit Samrej.