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“Slowly losing myself” – Elina Svitolina announces separation from Gael Monfils with emotional message amid Ukraine war struggles

Elina Svitolina sent shockwaves across the tennis world after announcing her "difficult" separation from husband Gael Monfils. In an emotional message, the World No.

By Parv Anand · Sportskeeda

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 7:41 PM

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Elina Svitolina announced her separation from husband Gael Monfils amid emotional struggles linked to the Ukraine war.
Svitolina stated that rediscovering herself became impossible within the marriage, but emphasized no one is to blame.
The couple married in July 2021 and share a four-year-old daughter, Skai, whom they will continue co-parenting.

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Elina Svitolina announced her separation from husband Gael Monfils, citing the severe internal toll caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian tennis star shared an emotional message stating she needs to rediscover herself, adding that Monfils gracefully respected her decision to end their marriage.

The couple married in July 2021 and share a four-year-old daughter named Skai. Svitolina emphasized that their family remains united as co-parents, while Monfils recently concluded his professional career after being listed as retired by the ITIA.

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