Those closest to Kyrgios and Monfils also found the photo touching, with Svitolina commenting: “Magicians”.

The Aussie’s sister Hamilah, who is currently appearing on The Voice Australia, left the raising hands and smiling emojis below the photo.

The US Open also hyped up the duo, reposting the photo on Instagram and captioning it, “Name a more exciting duo on court.”

They also hinted at the possibility of a doubles pairing, quoting Monfils’ post on Twitter with: Doubles, anyone?”