Svitolina, Monfils end marriage citing Ukraine war
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina and French former player Gaël Monfils announced their divorce, blaming the emotional toll of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Key facts
- According to BBC, Svitolina said the war in Ukraine caused emotional strain leading to the marriage ending.
- According to ABC, the couple married in July 2021 and have a four‑year‑old daughter named Skai.
- Both outlets noted that Monfils is a former world number six and has retired from professional tennis.
- Svitolina posted the announcement on Instagram, stating she needed to find herself.
- Monfils is preparing to start a career in finance after retirement.
According to BBC, Elina Svitolina said the war in Ukraine had taken an emotional toll. She posted the announcement on Instagram. She said she needed to find herself. She said the marriage could not support that.
ABC reported that Gaël Monfils listened and respected Svitolina's needs. He is a former world number six. He has retired from professional tennis. He is preparing to start a career in finance.
Both outlets noted the couple married in July 2021. They have a daughter named Skai born in October 2022. Svitolina said the daughter will always come first. They will remain parents.
BBC mentioned that Russia launched a full‑scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Odesa, Svitolina's hometown, has been heavily bombed. The war has caused emotional strain for Ukrainians. Svitolina said the war has taken a toll inside her.
Context
The war began in February 2022 and has heavily impacted Ukrainian civilians. Odesa, Svitolina's hometown, has been bombed. The conflict has caused emotional strain for Ukrainians.
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