Ukrainian fifth seed Elina Svitolina said being married to fellow professional Gael Monfils was not a distraction but instead a source of motivation when they are on tour together.
The 26-year-old, who tied the knot with Monfils in July, said a healthy competition between the pair has had a positive impact on their performances at the U.S. Open.
"It's a big motivation for both of us because we both are in the tournament and both very competitive. We try to put everything is possible to go far in the tournament, try to do better than the other one," she said. "If I won today, tomorrow he will be really pumped to do everything in his power to win... It's very nice to have someone next to you at the same sport and top level who understands and who supports you and shares the same goals."
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