Elina Svitolina said the supportive presence of husband Gael Monfils meant a lot after the tennis power couple made shockwaves in sync at the Australian Open on Saturday, knocking out the women's and men's fourth seeds as they both reached the last 16 of the singles.

Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils enjoy a successful day at the Australian Open, both overcoming top-four opponents. Svitolina defeated Jasmine Paolini to advance to the last 16, while Monfils beat Taylor Fritz.

French veteran Gaël Monfils rolled back the years to stun the USA’s No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday, winning 3-6 7-5 7-6(1) 6-4 after three hours and eight minutes of scintillating tennis.

It stayed warm enough for his wife Elina Svitolina to walk in under lights and sizzle while knocking out fourth seed Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-0. This, after a red-hot Monfils had lit up the court with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 upset victory over fourth seed Taylor Fritz.

Elina Svitolina produced a stunning comeback to upset Jasmine Paolini in Melbourne, beating the No. 4 seed 2-6 6-4 6-0.