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 March 2025. 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 had to withdraw from the 2024 China Open and ended the season due to a foot injury. She underwent surgery and returned to action this year. In 2025, she reached back-to-back quarterfinals at the Australian Open and Indian Well Masters, where she suffered defeat against Madison Keys and Mirra Andreeva.
Who is husband of Elina Svitolina?
Gael Monfils is the husband of Ukrainian tennis sensation Elina Svitolina.
When did Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils get married?
Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils got married on July 16, 2021 and has been married for three years and eight months as of March 2025
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, as per People.com. 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 and five months old as of March 2025. 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.
