After five years of marriage, Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils have parted ways/ Image: Instagram
In 2026, Svitolina won the ASB Classic women’s singles title in Auckland, matching Monfils’ 2025 men’s singles triumph there and making them one of the few married couples to win singles titles at the same tournament in consecutive years. 25, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) On Instagram, Svitolina described announcing the separation as “the most difficult thing I have ever had to share. He has reportedly been listed as retired by the sport’s drug-testing organisation, with his career ending on October 5, 2026.
She said the psychological toll of the war in Ukraine had affected her mental and emotional well-being over the past year, bringing sleepless nights, self-doubt and a feeling that she was losing herself. But Svitolina said she needed to pursue personal healing outside the marriage, explaining: “No amount of love from someone else can win them for you. In October 2025, he said on Instagram that the 2026 season would be his last, thanking those who had supported him, including Svitolina, whom he called his “love, inspiration, and strength,” and their daughter.
Their careers continued to produce notable milestones together. Prize money has been central to the couple’s estimated wealth, but sponsorships and commercial opportunities have also contributed. Their visibility, distinctive playing styles and large social-media followings made them attractive to brands, while their careers gave them opportunities to plan financially beyond tournament earnings. Elina Svitolina, of Ukraine, left, and Gael Monfils, of France, kiss after winning a mixed doubles match at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Aug. She also acknowledged Monfils’ support during that period, writing, “He never let go of my hand. The announcement comes as Monfils prepares to leave professional tennis.
