Monfils and Svitolina Deliver Stunning Upsets

Gael ‌Monfils ⁤of ‍France and Elina Svitolina of Ukraine pulled off remarkable comebacks to defeat fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz from the united States ⁣and Jasmine Paolini⁣ of Italy, respectively.Meanwhile,defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner of Italy and⁣ second-seeded women’s player Iga Świątek from Poland​ secured ⁤their spots in the fourth round.

A Day of⁣ Family Triumphs on the Court

In a rare twist of fate, ‍monfils and Svitolina, a married couple, achieved back-to-back upsets on the same court. monfils, currently ranked 41st globally, ​set the stage ⁢by defeating Fritz. The 38-year-old,who recently ​became the oldest player ⁤to win an ATP Tour match,showcased his enduring‍ agility.⁤ “I’ve maintained my movement​ well,” Monfils quipped. “I might just be the most mobile 38-year-old out ⁣there.”

Svitolina, ranked 27th in the world, followed her husband’s lead⁢ by overcoming a challenging match⁢ against Paolini. The 30-year-old Ukrainian credited Monfils for inspiring her‌ performance. “His win ‌motivated me⁢ to push harder,” she⁢ said with enthusiasm. “It’s been an amazing day⁤ for our family.”

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