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Tennis Power Couple End Marriage After Five Years
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils end marriage after five years, blaming Ukraine war distress.
In brief
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils end marriage after five years, blaming Ukraine war distress. Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils announced their divorce after five years, citing mental health impacts from Russia's war in Ukraine. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils announced the end of their five-year marriage after Ukraine's war distress.
“This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to share. Everyone knows how much Ukraine means to me.”
Ukraine War Impact
Svitolina revealed sleepless nights and self-doubt due to Russia's war in Ukraine.
“The war has done to me inside.”
Mental Health Strain
Svitolina admitted needing to rediscover her identity after 'slowly losing myself' in the war.
“I need to rediscover my identity after slowly losing myself.”
Marriage Statement
Svitolina emphasized their child remains their top priority despite the divorce.
“Skai will always come first. Our marriage is ending, but our family is not.”
Child Focus
Svitolina stated they will remain parents to their four-year-old daughter side by side.
“We will always be her parents, side by side, at every step of her life.”
Instagram Post
Svitolina shared a black and white photo of her and Monfils embracing to show unity.
“We fought through this together for a long time, with everything we had.”
2025 Season Cut Short
Svitolina cut short her 2025 season due to psychological fatigue and exhaustion.
“I was not in the right emotional space to continue and needed to heal and recharge.”
Monfils' Retirement
Monfils, 40, is not scheduled to play at the Paris Masters despite retiring plans.
“It's going to be a very fun and very enjoyable last year for you and for us a family.”
Retirement Plans
Monfils announced in October 2025 he planned to retire at the end of the 2026 season.
“It's going to be a very fun and very enjoyable last year for you and for us a family.”
Family Priority
Svitolina stressed their child remains their top priority as they navigate separation.
“Skai will always come first.”
Mental Health Statement
Svitolina admitted the war has caused deep psychological distress affecting her identity.
“The war has done to me inside.”
Marriage End
Svitolina and Monfils ended their marriage after five years of marriage.
“Our marriage is ending, but our family is not.”
Child Focus
Svitolina emphasized they will remain parents to their four-year-old daughter side by side.
“We will always be her parents, side by side, at every step of her life.”
Instagram Post
Svitolina shared a black and white photo of her and Monfils embracing to show unity.
“We fought through this together for a long time, with everything we had.”
2025 Season Cut Short
Svitolina cut short her 2025 season due to psychological fatigue and exhaustion.
“I was not in the right emotional space to continue and needed to heal and recharge.”
Monfils' Retirement
Monfils, 40, is not scheduled to play at the Paris Masters despite retiring plans.
“It's going to be a very fun and very enjoyable last year for you and for us a family.”
The key point
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils announced their divorce after five years, citing mental health impacts from Russia's war in Ukraine.
