Born on September 12, 1994, in Odessa, Elina Svitolina is one of the most prominent figures in the world of professional tennis. The Ukrainian tennis star has won 17 WTA singles titles in her career to date, including four WTA 1000 tournaments.
Svitolina has three major semifinal appearances, including the 2023 Wimbledon, where she defeated world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, Victoria Azarenka, Sofia Kenin and Venus Williams. She is ranked No. 31 in singles by the WTA as of July 2024. She finished quarterfinalist at the 2024 Wimbledon Open, losing to Elena Rybakina.
With the win over Swiatek, Svitolina became the third women’s player in the Open Era to defeat four former major champions at a major after Serena Williams and Justine Henin. Her other notable achievements include winning a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she defeated Elina Rybakina in the final and became the first to win a medal for Ukraine in tennis. She reached the fourth round of the 2024 Dubai Tennis Championships, the 2024 Charleston Open, and the 2024 Italian Open
Svitolina is the winner of the 2018 WTA Finals, where she registered a win over Sloane Stephens in the final. She has competed for Ukraine in various team events, including helping her country reach the final of the 2016 Hopman Cup. Svitolina is married to professional tennis player Gael Monfils.
Name | Elina Svitolina |
Net Worth | $20 million |
Age | 29 |
Residence | London England and Odessa Ukraine |
Marital Status | Married |
Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
Endorsements | Adidas, Wilson, Dockers, Palantir, Hublot |
How many kids does Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils have?
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils have a daughter named Skai Monfils. The duo welcomed their daughter on October 15, 2022. Svitolina and Monfils were good friends before they started dating. The couple started seeing each other after their meeting in Paris when Monfils asked Svitolina to go to a club with him and his friends.
They got engaged in April 2021 and got married on July 19, 2021. Svitolina and Monfils have a joint Instagram account named @GEMSLife, where they share pictures and videos of their life.
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Who are Elina Svitolina kids?
Skai Monfils is Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils' daughter.
Skai Monfils
Skai Monfils was born on October 15, 2022, and as of July 2024, is one and a nine month old. Svitolina announced the news of her pregnancy in May 2022. She constantly shares pictures of her daughter on social media. When Skai was born, Svitolina shared an image of her daughter's hand on her Instagram with the caption, "What a night, and can't thank my husband enough for living through this unforgettable moment with her.”
She even shared a picture of Skai wearing a tracksuit with her name on the back with the caption "First Practice". The couple has not revealed their daughter's face and wants to keep things private.
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FAQ's On Elina Svitolina Daughter
A. Elina Svitolina can speak three languages fluently — English, French and Russian.
A. Elina Svitolina's hobbies include learning about economics, business and nutrition.
A. Elina Svitolina has yet to win any grand slam title in her career.
A. Elina Svitolina is married to professional tennis player Gael Monfils. The couple got married on July 16, 2021.