Just like Gael Monfils, Elina Svitolina has taken out the world No. 4 at the Australian Open | Tennis.com

Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina, two of the most accomplished players in tennis and one of the sport’s most prominent married couples, have taken out both of the world No. 4s on the same day, at the same event, in the same round—even on the same court.

They both came back from a set down to do it, too.

Monfils was first up, battling past ATP No. 4 Taylor Fritz during the afternoon session on Margaret Court Arena, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

It was the biggest win of the Frenchman’s career at a Grand Slam tournament by ranking, his first over a Top 4 player.

Just a few hours later, Svitolina mirrored her husband’s achievement, fighting past WTA No. 4 Jasmine Paolini during the Margaret Court Arena night session, 2-6, 6-4, 6-0.

It was the milestone 40th Top 10 win of her career, and her fifth since returning to the tour as a mother in 2023.

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