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Svitolina Advances in Melbourne as Monfils Enters His Final Season

The married duo balance elite tennis careers with family life after successive Auckland singles crowns.

Overview

  • Svitolina reached the Australian Open semifinal and is set to face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
  • Monfils withdrew from the 2026 Australian Open and has announced plans to retire at the end of this season.
  • The pair achieved a rare double in Auckland, with Svitolina winning the 2026 ASB Classic a year after Monfils claimed the 2025 men’s title.
  • They married on July 16, 2021, welcomed daughter Skaï on Oct. 15, 2022, and share updates via their joint @g.e.m.s.life account.
  • Both competed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, representing Ukraine and France as their partnership spans personal life and top-tier tennis.