After his historic win, Monfils returned to Margaret Court Arena and sat in the stands to watch his wife, Svitolina, eliminate the women's No. 4 seed, two-time major finalist Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 at night.

Tennis power couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils reached the Australian Open last 16 after beating respective

Gael Monfils has commented on his shift in priorities as he gets closer to the end of his tennis career. The 38-year-old spoke about regarding his family as his main focus, while announcing that winning the Australian Open or any other Grand Slam is not his goal at this stage of his career.

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

His wife Elina Svitolina reacted to the Frenchman's historic feat of becoming the oldest man to win an ATP title, surpassing Roger Federer. On his way to the title, Monfils beat Pedro Martínez ...

Gael Monfils breaks Roger Federer's record and becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title.According to Sky Sport, the Frenchman defeated Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in the ASB Classic finals in Auckland on Saturday,

How else can you explain the way Gael Monfils, a 38-year old, beloved and battle-scarred veteran, has powered his way into the history books and, in recent weeks, outdueled both seasoned veterans and promising youngsters nearly half his age?

Gael Monfils rallied from a set down to claim a thrilling 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 win over American Taylor Fritz in a third-round match at the Australian Open.

Monfils joined Roger Federer as the only men to achieve this age-defying feat, before Svitolina eliminated No. 4 seed Jasmine Paolini later in the day.