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Tennis Stars Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils Announce Shocking Divorce After 5 Years of Marriage

  • On Monday, world number six tennis player Elina Svitolina announced her separation from fellow tennis star Gael Monfils after five years of marriage.
  • Svitolina cited the mental toll of the Russia-Ukraine war as a key reason, writing she needs to "find my way back to myself" and cannot do that within their marriage.
  • The couple, who married in 2021, emphasized their four-year-old daughter Skai will always come first, stating their family is not ending despite the split.
  • Fans directed widespread backlash toward Svitolina, with critics calling her statement "the most bizarre way to end a marriage" and questioning her war references.
  • According to L'Equipe's Franck Ramella, the news stunned Monfils, who previously announced 2026 as his final professional year and felt "no longer able to play.
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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