Svitolina surges on but watches husband Monfils fall short as ageing body falters

Supporting a spouse courtside is deemed more stressful than playing with mixed emotions for tennis couple In the aftermath of a strong comeback win that moved her into a grand slam quarter-final for the 12th time in her career, Elina Svitolina departed Rod Laver Arena fully aware that her most difficult task of the day was still to come. She warmed down, showered, completed her media obligations and ate her post-match meal, then returned to the courts as a spectator, sitting in the front row of ...