- World number six tennis player Elina Svitolina has announced her separation from her husband and fellow tennis star Gael Monfils after five years of marriage.
- The 32-year-old Ukrainian player revealed in an emotional Instagram post that Russia's ongoing war against her country has taken a severe mental toll on her.
- Svitolina explained that she realised she needs to rediscover herself outside of their marriage, noting that Monfils respected her decision with strength and grace.
- The couple, who married in 2021, emphasised that their four-year-old daughter Skai will always come first, stating that their family is not ending.
- Svitolina stressed that there is no one to blame for the separation, describing it as a changing story between two people who loved each other deeply.
IN FULL
Elina Svitolina announces ‘difficult’ separation from husband Gael Monfils
