Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has announced her separation from French player Gaël Monfils after five years of marriage, revealing sleepless nights, self-doubt and a struggle to regain her sense of identity.
In an Instagram statement reported on Monday, 19 October 2026, Svitolina explained how Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine had affected her emotionally. She stressed that Monfils had supported her throughout their difficulties and that neither partner should be blamed for the separation.
