# Elina Svitolina ends marriage to Gael Monfils

> Tennis star Elina Svitolina announces divorce from partner Gael Monfils after war impacted her mental health.
- Title: Elina Svitolina ends marriage to Gael Monfils · Sportstar
- Summary: Tennis star Elina Svitolina announces divorce from partner Gael Monfils after war impacted her mental health. Elina Svitolina ended her marriage to tennis…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/elina-svitolina-ends-marriage-gael-monfils-divorce-reason-explanation-tennis-news/article71602614.ece
- Author: AP
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:15:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elina svitolina, gael monfils, ukraine war, tennis, divorce, daughter skai, sports
## Elina Svitolina announces divorce
Elina Svitolina announced the end of her marriage with fellow tennis player Gael Monfils on Monday.

> the most difficult thing I have ever had to share
## War impact on mental health
Svitolina said the war in Ukraine affected her well-being, and Monfils supported her during her tennis break.
## Divorce explanation
Svitolina stated their daughter Skai will always come first, and their family remains strong despite the marriage ending.

> Together, we built a beautiful life, and we were given the most precious gift of all: our daughter, Skai. Skai will always come first. Our marriage is ending, but our family is not. We will always be her parents, side by side, at every step of her life
## Key takeaway

Elina Svitolina ended her marriage to tennis player Gael Monfils due to mental health struggles from Ukraine war, stating their daughter will remain central to their family.