The U.S. Open is one of the biggest stages tennis has to offer. As such, it requires the utmost focus from players solely on the match at hand. That is, unless your significant other is playing on another court close by.
This is exactly what happened on Thursday to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina and France’s Gaël Monfils, who have been married since 2021. Svitolina played first on Thursday, but her second-round matchvs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkovawent into three sets, forcing her to potentially miss the beginning of her husband’s match.
Monfils’s match was against No. 8-seeded Andrey Rublev,so Svitolina had to make sure she knew what was going on, even though she was competing to stay alive in the tournament herself.
“Can you tell me if my husband started his match on Grandstand?” Svitolina asked the umpire during one of her changeovers.
Svitolina went on to win her match, despite the momentary break to check on her husband. She later explained that she needed a moment to regain herself as she was in a tough spot in the match.
“I was just trying to get a little motivation from him,” Svitolina said. “I know he’s playing out there. ... I was just thinking about him a little bit.”
Svitolina’s match ended during Monfils’s second set, so hopefully she made it acrossBillie Jean King National Tennis Center in time to see her husband’s second-round match.
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Elina Svitolina asked the umpire if Gael Monfils has started his match at the changeover against Pavlyuchenkova. Svitolina went on to win her match, despite the momentary break to check on her husband. She later explained that she needed a moment to regain herself as she was in a tough spot in the match.
What happened to Svitolina? ›
At the end of a lengthy opening game on her serve against Noskova, Svitolina felt sharp, shooting pains in her back. She took a medical time out after the next game and then, when she realised she simply could not serve, she was forced to retire.
How much money does Gaël Monfils make? ›
Gael Monfils Salary and Earnings
Tennis prize money is the main income source for Monfils. According to ATP's official website, Gael Monfils has won over $22.1 million in prize money as of April 2024.
How old is Elina Svitolina? ›
Svitolina, 29, was named the 2023 Women's Tennis Association (WTA) comeback player of the year after returning from maternity leave: she made runs to the quarterfinals of the French Open and the semis of Wimbledon, where she upset world No.
Who is Gaël Monfils partner? ›
Tennis super-couple Gaël Monfils and Elina Svitolina will compete at the ASB Classic in Auckland in January.
How many Grand Slams does Svitolina have? ›
Has Svitolina won a slam? ›
Although she has not won any Grand Slam yet, she does boast of 15 WTA titles. This includes the WTA Finals in Singapore 2018 where she defeated Sloane Stephens. Svitolina?has also clinched all four mandatory WTA championships.
How rich is Alcaraz? ›
Carlos Alcaraz's net worth is estimated to be around $14 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. Though he earns much from his tennis earnings, a lot of his earnings come from lucrative brand deals.
Who is the richest tennis player? ›
How much money is Monfils worth? ›
Gaël Monfils is a French professional tennis player who has a net worth of $10 million.
How did they meet? The couple first interacted as many do nowadays, online. Though they had known of each other for a while, it wasn't until Svitolina posted a picture of herself in Paris on Instagram that Monfils worked up the courage to shoot his shot, texting her while she was in his home country.
What is Elina Svitolina world ranking? ›
Elina Svitolina
| Singles |
|---|
| Career record | 458–241 (65.5%) |
| Career titles | 17 |
| Highest ranking | No. 3 (11 September 2017) |
| Current ranking | No. 17 (26 February 2024) |
40 more rowsGael Monfils did not attend Svitolina's match against Swiatek as he remains at home looking after their daughter, Skai. Svitolina missed last year's tournament due to her pregnancy and only returned to action back in April, just six months after giving birth.
Does Monfils have tattoos? ›
When fans watch the match, they may notice Monfils' card tattoo on his lower forearm. The World No. 54 has had the tattoo for many years and is amused that fans have not noticed it.
What happened to Monfils today? ›
Gael Monfils withdraws from French Open with a wrist injury, Holger Rune gets a walkover into third round - Eurosport.
Did Svitolina retire from tennis? ›
Reflecting on Svitolina's retirement, the 19-year-old Czech player expressed sympathy, saying, "I feel sorry for Elina and hope she gets well soon."
Is Svitolina still in AO? ›
Devastated Svitolina finds positives after injury ends her AO 2024. A back injury forced Elina Svitolina to retire from her fourth-round match against Linda Noskova after just three games – a bitter pill to swallow considering her impressive form in Melbourne.
What happened to Osaka tennis player? ›
After winning four Grand Slam titles between the US Open in 2018 and the Australian Open in 2021, Osaka had struggled in the years since, and said tennis wasn't bringing her joy anymore. But now, after giving birth to Shai in July, and a 15-month break from the sport, Osaka is back with a new perspective.
Is Svitolina out of the Australian Open? ›
This was the first time Svitolina, who was aiming for her third quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open, withdrew from a Grand Slam during the tournament due to an injury. The injury withdrawal for Svitolina saw Noskova advance to her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the Australian Open 2024.
