Elina Svitolina has announced her decision to divorce fellow tennis player Gael Monfils after nearly five years of marriage. In a heartfelt Instagram post made on Monday, Svitolina, currently ranked sixth in the world, described the announcement as "the most difficult thing I have ever had to share."
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The couple, who married in July 2021 and share a four-year-old daughter named Skaï, revealed that the ongoing emotional toll from the war in Ukraine influenced their decision to separate. Svitolina, 32, explained that she had been experiencing sleepless nights and doubts about her identity, ultimately realizing she could not find herself within the marriage, even with Monfils’ support.
Monfils, aged 40, officially registered his retirement from professional tennis on October 5, 2023, marking the end of his career. The announcement comes amid a backdrop of personal challenges for both players, compounded by the ongoing conflict in Svitolina's home country.