Elina Svitolina has long been regarded as one of the most consistent and dependable players on the WTA Tour. Fresh off her impressive performance at the Australian Open, the Ukrainian star showcased her skills once again. Svitolina arrived in Melbourne for her season opener and lived up to the expectations. She reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, where Madison Keys ultimately ended her run on the way to claiming her first Grand Slam title.

Despite the loss, Svitolina made the most of her time at Melbourne Park, enjoying the experience with her husband, Gael Monfils, who was also competing at the ‘Happy Slam’ after his title victory in Auckland. Having returned to her home country, Svitolina blessed the community with a thrilling update surrounding her latest ally. Her steady and reliable play attracted the attention of some major names, including a partnership with an automobile giant closely linked to Swiss legend Roger Federer.

Reports show us that the former World No. 3 joined forces with Mercedes-Benz Ukraine. For the unversed, Federer is known to be involved with the German automotive giant as one of his many lucrative brand ambassador deals. “Ukraine is not just a point on the map. This is the place where it is important to be. Mercedes-Benz Ukraine supports this path,” read Svitolina’s Instagram post.

Before signing with the luxury carmaker, the 30-year-old started a fresh chapter in her career as a business partner and ambassador for the upstart racquet sports manufacturer. She also reserved a few words about her latest alliance during a presser announcing her endorsement. “The Axis 98’s innovative design perfectly complements my aggressive baseline game. The racquet’s stability and control allow me to play in crucial moments confidently.”

A loving and supportive wife, the Ukrainian also complimented her better half Monfils after he stunned the World No. 4 at the Melbourne Slam.

Elina Svitolina speaks about her husband Gael Monfils’s turning his age factor upside down at AO

French star Gael Monfils had a string of class acts for his 2025 tour calendar season and the surprisingly bit? He is 38 and still riding full of energy against young bloods on the tour. The remarkable outing wasn’t missed out by his wife Elina Svitolina as she dropped a heartfelt message for the Frenchman following his stunning victory over US Open finalist Taylor Fritz.

After downing the American sensation with a comeback victory at Melbourne Park, Svitolina highlighted how her husband’s inevitable aging hardly stops him from displaying the fire inside him during a press conference. “I was telling him how impressive his handling of the match had been and I know he wanted the match to go as he wanted, to play well and to measure himself against Taylor, who is a great player.”

“I feel that, as they always mention his age, Gael feels he still has a lot of energy, he wants to show it and fight. And he has done it impressively today,” she added. Svitolina will next take to the court for the Linz Open, slated to showcase her Round of 16 contest on Wednesday, January 29.