Monfils and Svitolina Make US Open Mixed Doubles Memories

Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina made their first mixed-doubles partnership a memorable part of the US Open 2026, reaching the semi-finals after entering the draw on a wild card. The married pair were the only married couple in the mixed-doubles field, and their run carried added meaning as Monfils competes in the final year of his professional career.

Their campaign ended in the semi-finals, but the result was only one part of a week that Svitolina and Monfils described in personal terms. Playing together for the first time on a Grand Slam stage gave the pair an opportunity to share a professional experience that they believe will remain significant long after the tournament.

Their quarter-final victory over Henry Patten and Katerina Siniakova, identified in the source as the world No. 1 doubles players, was a defining moment in the run. Svitolina pointed to the support and understanding she shares with Monfils as an important part of coming through that contest.

A first mixed-doubles partnership with meaning

“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 after the quarter-final. “So, yeah, it’s amazing to have my husband next to me and supporting me. I think this is what got us through.”

The comments underlined the unusual nature of the partnership. Rather than simply adding another doubles entry to their schedules, Monfils and Svitolina were sharing a first-time competitive pairing at the US Open while their family story was also part of the occasion.

Svitolina said the timing made the experience particularly valuable, with Monfils in his final season as a professional player. “It would be the most special year for Gael, as the last one, and of course, playing together,” she said. “It’s amazing, and yeah, just looking forward to more memories.”

That perspective places the semi-final finish within a broader final-season narrative for Monfils. The wild-card entry developed into a run that included a win over Patten and Siniakova, before concluding one match short of the final. While the source did not detail the semi-final contest, it made clear that the pair had already created a milestone they will remember.

For Svitolina, the partnership offered both the practical benefit of support during competition and the chance to share a major event with her husband. Her remarks focused on the couple’s ability to understand what each was experiencing in the immediate aftermath of a significant victory.

A memory for their family beyond the result

Monfils, 39, said the lasting value of the run went beyond the scoreline. He described it as an honour to play alongside Svitolina in his final year and stressed what the moment could mean for their daughter 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, you know, 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.”

The US Open mixed-doubles run therefore became a family landmark as well as a competitive achievement. From a wild-card place in the draw to a semi-final appearance, Monfils and Svitolina made the most of their first partnership, with their quarter-final victory and shared memories providing the defining notes of their 2026 campaign.