(VIDEO) Tennis couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils play doubles together in New York at Stars of the Open exhibition for Ukraine
Tennis News
Tennis couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils played doubles together at the recent Stars of the Open exhibition for Ukraine, a charity event held at the US Open venue ahead of the Slam.
Stars of the WTA and ATP Tours joined forces on Wednesday night, August 23, in an effort to raise money for the relief effort in Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict caused by Russia's invasion of the country in February 2022.
The event took place in Louis Armstrong Stadium and featured Ukrainian player Svitolina and her French husband Monfils, alongside the likes of Jessica Pegula, Jennifer Brady, Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe, Matteo Berrettini and Christopher Eubanks. Former players John McEnroe and Gabriela Sabatini were also present.
Read also
Svitolina and Monfils team up for doubles
Former world No. 3 Svitolina teamed up with husband Monfils, himself a former world No. 6, for the event. The couple played against the team of Brady and Eubanks, with one Instagram user sharing a clip of the couple with the caption "Monfils family is playing for [Ukraine - alluded to with blue and yellow love heart emojis, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.]"
The Tennis Letter shared the video on Twitter with the following caption:
"Elina Svitolina & Gael Monfils played doubles for the Stars of the Open exhibition for Ukraine last night.
Don’t mess with the Monfils family on a mission," also followed by blue and yellow love heart emojis.
Read also
Another highlight of the night was seeing world No. 3 Pegula pair up with 64-year-old tennis star McEnroe to play against Berrettini and Sabatini in a mixed doubles match, giving fans an exciting display of different tennis generations working together.
Overall, the event raised $320,000 for Ukraine in front of a capacity crowd.
claps 3visitors 2
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Wtf? Why is there no reason? And what about the men's?Bel08-11-2026
- One step by another step -- WTA continues to 'lose the plot'. Too many hi-tech microphones being installed at most venues!!! Remove them (especially those along the hallways, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the venues. Not to mention (most of all) remove the mic's from the Players/Coaches Box.
mandoist06-11-2026 - Enough of her bullshit. Go marry someone.
mandoist06-11-2026 - Don't you just love this young lady!? We fans often expect athletes to be supermen and superwomen, often forgetting that they WILL GET TIRED! I love Alex's perspective. Tiredness for an athlete should never be viewed as a negative, especially if you are healthy, taking care of your body and mental health and putting in the work. What a mature perspective. Good for you, Alex!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Jess is absolutely correct! But the disrespect is a trait I have noticed in most of the Russian players. Mirra is good but very immature and lacks humility. Conceivable needs to get a handle on that!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Having spent weeks and weeks through the years on tour, I can say with confidence that Conchita was (is) one of the very few who realize the surprising level of maturity (and sometimes lack of) which Mirra seems to have developed in such a demanding adult world of Pro-Tennis. While at the same time reminding herself (Conchita, that is) that Mirra is still young and developing mentally and physically. The general public may forget at times, or not at all realize, these modern era young athletes do not have a 'normal' Youth. It's a major sacrifice, among countless sacrifices, these athletes must make. People who blow-off that fact are ignorant and unfair when they blurt out, "They choose fame so they have to put up with the intrusions on their lives". No, they do not.
mandoist05-11-2026 - Okay... someone with a camera was EAVESDROPPING on a private conversation. Shouldn't that be the point of discussion here? Regardless of the sensationalist crap by media, Pegula (and anyone) has a right to an opinion. There used to be an expectation that private conversations were respected, regardless of 'stardom' and whatever other defensive excuses media tries to shove in our faces. Boo-hoo if feelings are hurt. BTW: Having been employed at various tourney venues, etc., I can't tell you how nasty and offensive players can be when discussing their opponents and colleagues... in "private". Well, I could, but won't. I also challenge anyone to deny what Jessica said is false.
mandoist05-11-2026 - Vacherot is Mongasque, rather than Swiss. The tournament was Swiss :DTrwd7702-11-2026
- After a couple decades traveling to IIHF tourneys overseas... our family is done with it... and I will not be the only one!! Bad enough the NHL allows Ovachenko (a Putin Supporter and Campaigner) to live and play in the USA. Let's not forget the STATE SPONSORED RUSSIAN DOPING PROGRAMS still in effect today.
mandoist31-10-2026 - Osaka's mental state apparently does not allow her to reach any more Quarter Finals? I mean, she doesn't really have the time for tennis with all the pre-planning that must go into her 12 year-old "fashion" goals.
mandoist29-10-2026









