Former World No. 3 Elina Svitolina is considered the most accomplished athlete in Ukrainian tennis. Despite her exceptional performance on court, she has failed to win a Grand Slam title. However, she finished semifinalist in three major tournaments - the 2019 and 2023 Wimbledon and the 2019 US Open. Svitolina produced her finest performance by winning 17 WTA singles and two doubles titles as of 2024. She has won three Premier 5 tournaments, including the Canadian Open, the Dubai Tennis Championships, and the Italian Open.
Svitolina's other notable accomplishments include winning the 2018 WTA Finals, defeating Sloane Stephens in the final 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. She participates in many team competitions for her country, Ukraine, including reaching the final of the 2016 Hopman Cup. However, they lost to the Australian team in the final. Svitolina also won Ukraine its first Olympic medal in tennis. She defeated Kazakhstan Elena Rybakina in the bronze medal match by 1-6, 7-6, 6-4. Svitolina recently had to withdraw from the 2024 China Open and ended the current season due to a foot injury. She is facing trouble throughout the year and has to undergo surgery by planning to make a comeback in 2025.
Who is Elina Svitolina's Husband?
Gael Monfils is the husband of Ukrainian tennis sensation Elina Svitolina. The couple has been married for three years and three months.
Gael Monfils' Height and Age
As of October 2024, Monfils is 38 years old and was born on September 1, 1986, in Paris, France. He stands 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm in height.
What does Gael Monfils do for a living?
Gael Monfils is a French tennis player who has won 12 ATP titles to date, including finishing finalist at three Masters 1000 finals. Winner of the 2005 ATP Newcomer of the Year award, he achieved a career-high ranking of No. 6 in November 2016.
Monfils holds the record of registering more than 550 career wins, thus acquiring the eighth spot in the list of active players to achieve this goal. He registered his best grand slam performance at the 2016 US Open and the 2008 French Open, where he finished in the semifinals.
How did Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils meet?
Svitolina and Monfils first met at a club in Paris when he asked her to join him for drinks after Svitolina won the 2018 WTA Finals in Singapore. The duo hit off eventually and started dating. Monfils proposed to Svitolina while they went on a surprise hiking trip. The couple announced their engagement news on April 3, 2021, through an Instagram post. In the post, Svitolina is seen posing in a three-stone diamond ring with Monfils in front of the scenic beauty of snow-covered mountains. They tied the knot on July 16, 2021, in a close ceremony where Svitolina wore an off-white dress designed by Virgil Abloh.
Elina Svitolina's Daughter
Skai Monfils is the daughter of Elina Svitolina. Born on October 15, 2022, she is two years old as of 2024. Weeks after undergoing foot surgery, Svitolina is sharing quality time with her daughter by watching cartoons. She added a story on her Instagram account with the caption "Cartoon Time".
Svitolina revealed her pregnancy news in May 2022. She posted a picture of her daughter's hand when Skai Monfils was born. She added a caption stating what a night it was, and she couldn't thank her husband for living this moment with her. The couple constantly shares posts with their daughter but has not revealed their daughter's face.
FAQs on Who is Elina Svitolina married to?
A. Yulian Svitolin is Elina Svitolina's sibling who is a tennis coach by profession.
A. Elina Svitolina has a baby girl named Skai Monfils.
A. Yes, Elina Svitolina is injured and has undergone a foot injury, putting an end to the current season.
A. Elina Svitolina has four tattoos inked on her body, with the latest tattoo being "I", which stands for the independence of Ukraine.
A. Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils are happily married together.
