Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils End Marriage, Citing Emotional Toll from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils Announce Divorce

Elina Svitolina revealed on Monday that she and Gaël Monfils are ending their marriage after being together for five years. The pair shared a joint message on their Instagram profiles to inform fans and followers of their decision.

Marriage and Family

The two athletes were married in 2021 and welcomed their daughter, Skai, in 2022. Their relationship had been closely followed by the sports community.

Emotional Struggles Linked to the War

In their statement, Svitolina opened up about the impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war on her personal life. As a Ukrainian, she explained how the emotional strain caused by the conflict has affected her deeply and contributed to difficulties within their marriage. She described feeling as though she was losing herself amidst the turmoil brought on by the war.