Monfils criticizes public backlash against Svitolina after divorce announcement
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Gael Monfils defended Elina Svitolina after criticism followed her announcement of their marital separation. Svitolina cited the emotional toll of the ongoing war in Ukraine as a factor in their decision to part ways. Monfils expressed that the backlash Svitolina faced was "venomous" and "upsetting," urging the public to respect her vulnerability. He stated that they remain a family despite the separation and emphasized the complexities of personal relationships that are not fully visible to outsiders. Monfils, a former world number six, plans for a possible farewell at the Paris Masters next month, although his retirement was listed last week.
- •Monfils called criticism of Svitolina 'venomous' and 'upsetting'.
- •Svitolina cited the war in Ukraine as a reason for their split.
- •The couple shares a four-year-old daughter named Skai.
- •Monfils is expected to retire after the Paris Masters next month.
- •He plans to start a career in finance after retiring from tennis.
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Monfils defends Svitolina after 'venomous' criticism
- 3:47 PMBBC Sport — Monfils defends Svitolina after 'venomous' criticism
"Gael Monfils describes criticism of Elina Svitolina since she announced the pair were ending their marriage as "venomous" and "upsetting".
"Gael Monfils describes criticism of Elina Svitolina since she announced the pair were ending their marriage as "venomous" and "upsetting".
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 3:49 PMMonfils defends Svitolina after 'venomous' criticism
Gael Monfils describes criticism of Elina Svitolina since she announced the pair were ending their marriage as "venomous" and "upsetting".
- BBC SportOct 24, 2026, 3:47 PMMonfils defends Svitolina after 'venomous' criticism
Gael Monfils describes criticism of Elina Svitolina since she announced the pair were ending their marriage as "venomous" and "upsetting".
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