Gaël Monfils and Elina Svitolina turned the US Open 2026 mixed-doubles competition into a memorable family occasion by playing together for the first time.
The only married couple in the mixed-doubles draw entered the tournament with a wild card and progressed to the semi-finals. Their run carried additional emotional significance because it came during Monfils’ final year as a professional tennis player.
Tennis fans in India can watch the US Open 2026 main-draw action live on JioHotstar and Star Sports from Sunday, August 30.
| US Open 2026 Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | US Open 2026 |
| Main draw begins | Sunday, August 30 |
| Live streaming in India | JioHotstar |
| Television broadcast | Star Sports |
| Mixed-doubles pair | Gaël Monfils and Elina Svitolina |
| Entry | Wild card |
| Best result | Semi-finals |
| Special significance | First time the married couple played together during Monfils’ final professional season |
Monfils and Svitolina Make Their Mixed-Doubles Debut
Monfils and Svitolina were among the biggest attractions before the start of the US Open 2026 main draw.
The married couple received a wild-card entry and partnered in mixed doubles for the first time. Their campaign developed into a memorable run as they reached the semi-finals.
Although their journey ended before the final, the experience gave the couple an opportunity to share the court during Monfils’ final year in professional tennis.
Victory Over Henry Patten and Kateřina Siniaková
One of the highlights of their campaign was a quarter-final victory over top-ranked doubles players Henry Patten and Kateřina Siniaková.
Svitolina credited the couple’s understanding and mutual support for helping them through the challenging contest.
“We had lots of nice moments, and I think we understand each other and what we’re going through during this moment after the win,” Svitolina said.
“It’s amazing to have my husband next to me and supporting me. I think this is what got us through,” she added.
A Special Final Season for Gaël Monfils
Svitolina said their US Open appearance was about more than tournament results because it came during the final season of her husband’s professional career.
“It would be the most special year for Gaël, as the last one, and of course, playing together. It’s amazing, and just looking forward to more memories,” she said.
The mixed-doubles partnership allowed the couple to celebrate Monfils’ career by creating a new memory together on one of tennis’s biggest stages.
A Memory for Their Daughter
For Monfils, sharing the court with his wife carried special significance because their daughter will be able to look back on the moment in the future.
“It’s a great honour, to be honest, in the last year, playing together for the first and last time,” Monfils said.
“It’s something that will stay with us forever, for our daughter, who’ll see that mommy and daddy played together. So, for me, I think it’s just amazing,” he added.
Their semi-final run ensured that the couple’s first mixed-doubles appearance became one of the personal highlights of Monfils’ farewell season.
How to Watch US Open 2026 Live in India
The US Open 2026 main draw begins on Sunday, August 30.
Tennis fans in India can stream the tournament live on JioHotstar. The television broadcast will be available on Star Sports.
