Gael Monfils Defends Elina Svitolina Amid Criticism Following Marriage Split

Gael Monfils has publicly defended Elina Svitolina following the criticism she received after announcing their marriage separation. The couple, who married in 2021 and share a four-year-old daughter named Skai, cited the emotional toll of the war in Ukraine as a contributing factor to their split.

In a social media post, Monfils described the backlash against Svitolina as 'venomous' and 'upsetting,' emphasizing that she chose to share her reasons for the separation openly. He expressed gratitude for their time together and affirmed their commitment to co-parenting despite no longer being a couple.

Monfils, a former top-ranked tennis player, is expected to retire from professional tennis soon, having been listed among retired players by the International Tennis Integrity Authority. He plans to participate in an exhibition event in December and is transitioning to a career in finance.