# Elina Svitolina Admits Marital Strain

> Elina Svitolina reveals marital struggles after ending marriage with Gael Monfils.
- Title: Elina Svitolina Admits Marital Strain · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Elina Svitolina reveals marital struggles after ending marriage with Gael Monfils. Elina Svitolina says she felt 'slowly losing myself' during marriage with…
- Keywords: elina svitolina, gael monfils, marriage, ukraine, tennis, us open, wta finals, french open, atp 250, sports, Elina, Svitolina
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-feeling-of-slowly-losing-myself-elina-svitolina-makes-painful-admission-as-marriage-with-gael-monfils-ends
- Author: Prem Mehta
- Published: 2026-10-19T09:26:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elina svitolina, gael monfils, marriage, ukraine, tennis, us open, wta finals, french open, atp 250, sports
## Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils met when she was young in Ukraine and became tennis’s favorite power couple.
## Marriage Timeline
They dated for two years, married for five, had one daughter, and split after a year of marriage.
## Svitolina's Instagram Message
Svitolina wrote, 'This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to share.'

> This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to share.
## Svitolina's Emotional Struggle
Svitolina described sleepless nights, doubts, and feeling 'slowly losing myself' during marriage.

> Today, I want to open up a little more. What you didn’t see were the sleepless nights, the doubts, and the feeling of slowly losing myself
## Monfils' Retirement Plans
Monfils announced he would retire after the 2026 season, but his separation from Svitolina may have influenced this decision.
## Ukraine Conflict Impact
Svitolina has spoken about anxiety from Ukraine conflict while competing abroad and supporting Ukrainian refugees.
## Svitolina's Foundation Work
Svitolina’s foundation raised over $1 million for young people affected by Ukraine conflict.
## Svitolina's Tennis Success
Svitolina won the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s Singles title after Monfils won the men’s crown in 2025.
## Svitolina's Next Steps
Svitolina will return to her first WTA finals since marriage and her first child.
## Svitolina's Final Thoughts
Svitolina said, 'Skai will always come first. Our marriage is ending, but our family is not.'

> Skai will always come first. Our marriage is ending, but our family is not.
## Key takeaway

Elina Svitolina says she felt 'slowly losing myself' during marriage with Gael Monfils, ending their relationship amid Ukraine conflict concerns.