Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils Announce Divorce Amid Emotional Strain from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Elina Svitolina revealed on Monday that she and Gaël Monfils are ending their marriage after five years together. The couple, who tied the knot in 2021 and welcomed their daughter, Skai, in 2022, shared a joint message on Instagram to announce their decision.

In the statement, Svitolina spoke about the emotional toll the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has taken on her as a Ukrainian woman, which deeply affected her personal life and led to difficulties within their marriage. She expressed how the conflict made her lose herself amid the strain.