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Monfils Upsets Fritz; Svitolina Shines Post-Motherhood

1/21/2025

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Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina are shining at the Australian Open, with Monfils stunning world No. 4 Taylor Fritz in a thrilling upset. Meanwhile, Svitolina, a new mother, has battled her way to the quarter-finals. At 38, Monfils prioritizes family but remains a fierce competitor, recently clinching the Auckland Open and climbing the rankings.

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Story summary

Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina are shining at the Australian Open, with Monfils stunning world No. 4 Taylor Fritz in a thrilling upset. Meanwhile, Svitolina, a new mother, has battled her way to the quarter-finals. At 38, Monfils prioritizes family but remains a fierce competitor, recently clinching the Auckland Open and climbing the rankings.