Elina Svitolina inspired by husband Gael Monfils as both claim Melbourne upsets

Svitolina staged a brilliant comeback to beat fourth seed Jasmine Paolini.
Elina Svitolina inspired by husband Gael Monfils as both claim Melbourne upsets
Elina Svitolina produced a thrilling comeback to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open (Vincent Thian/AP)

Elina Svitolina revealed she had been inspired by her husband Gael Monfils after the couple both completed thrilling upsets in their respective matches at the Australian Open.

Svitolina staged a brilliant comeback to beat fourth seed Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-4 6-0 in their third-round meeting.

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