Gael Monfils on Watching Svitolina’s Matches: ‘I Have to Keep a Poker Face’

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World No. 22 Elina Svitolina and World No. 46 Gael Monfils have shared their experiences of supporting each other from the player`s box during matches.

Monfils: `Watching is much tougher. You are not in control of the situation, which is really hard for me.`

Svitolina: `Yes, I feel exactly the same. You never know what to expect at any moment!`

Monfils: `She always wants me to be more aggressive when I play. Every point, I`m thinking: `Hit the ball harder!` But it`s not that simple.`

Svitolina: `It`s very difficult to keep a poker face when you are so nervous. Sometimes the emotions just spill out.`

Monfils: `I have to maintain it. Happy wife, happy life! I sit completely still. If I move even slightly, she notices it. And then I get that look…` – the couple revealed in an interview with Tennis Channel`s YouTube channel.

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