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.