Tennis power couple Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina delighted fans ahead of the French Open after the duo trained together during a lively practice session at Roland Garros. The husband-wife pair looked in sync on Court Philippe-Chatrier, exchanging clean rallies and enjoying the build-up to the second Grand Slam of the year.
Svitolina appeared sharp throughout the session, striking the ball cleanly from the baseline and moving fluently on clay. Monfils, meanwhile, looked energetic and comfortable as he entertained fans with his trademark athletic movement and shot-making. Videos and pictures from the practice quickly went viral on social media, with tennis fans calling the pair the ultimate ‘couple goals.’
SVITOLINA IN PRIME FORM
The practice session came at a perfect time for Svitolina, who recently completed one of the most emotional comeback stories on the WTA Tour. The Ukrainian star won the 2026 Italian Open title in Rome after defeating Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set final. The victory marked her first WTA 1000 title since 2018 and her biggest triumph since becoming a mother in 2022.
Svitolina’s road to the title was especially impressive because she defeated some of the biggest names on tour, including Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek and Gauff. The title also lifted her confidence heading into Roland Garros, where she is expected to be one of the dangerous contenders on clay.
MONFILS PROUD OF HIS WIFE
Monfils could hardly hide his pride after Svitolina’s triumph in Rome. Shortly after the final, the Frenchman posted a heartfelt tribute on social media, calling his wife “What a woman” while praising her incredible comeback journey and fighting spirit. The emotional post received widespread attention among tennis fans.
The couple have regularly supported each other on tour since getting married in 2021, often attending each other’s matches and practice sessions. Their bond has become one of the most admired relationships in tennis.
As for Monfils, the French veteran is expected to be one of the biggest crowd favourites at Roland Garros in 2026. The fans are expected to rally behind the charismatic 39-year-old every time he steps onto court.
Monfils has long been one of the most entertaining players in world tennis, and the home support at Roland Garros could once again make his matches some of the loudest and most emotional of the tournament.
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