Heartbreaking details emerge on how Elina Svitolina & Gael Monfils’ separation forced the Frenchman to retire early

Details have emerged revealing that Gael Monfils abruptly retired from professional tennis following his separation and divorce from Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina. According to a report by L'Equipe, the emotional impact of the split left the 40-year-old Frenchman unable to continue playing, prompting his sudden removal from anti-doping lists on October 5 rather than finishing his career at the Rolex Paris Masters as originally planned.

The couple announced their divorce in a joint statement, reaffirming their shared commitment to co-parenting their daughter, Skai. Svitolina cited the emotional toll of the ongoing war in Ukraine as the reason for the separation. Monfils concludes an illustrious career featuring 13 ATP Tour titles and a peak ranking of World No. 6, with his final match coming at the US Open against Learner Tien.