@julianthorne.us: Tennis star Elina Svitolina has shared heartbreaking news about her marriage to French player Gael Monfils, revealing that the emotional toll of the Ukraine war has changed her life in ways she rarely spoke about. In an emotional Instagram post, the Ukrainian athlete announced that she and Monfils had separated. But behind the announcement was a deeply personal struggle that had been building inside her for years. “This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to share,” Svitolina wrote, explaining how deeply the war had affected her emotionally. She also acknowledged the support Monfils had given her. Yet she came to understand that some struggles cannot be resolved through another person’s love alone. “With time, I came to understand that I need to find my way back to myself and that I cannot do that within our marriage,” she explained. The couple married in July 2021 and welcomed their daughter, Skai, in October 2022. Even as their marriage comes to an end, Svitolina made one thing clear: their daughter will always come first. “Skai will always come first. Our marriage is ending, but our family is not,” she wrote, promising that they would continue to stand beside their daughter as parents. Her announcement offers a painful reminder that even a loving relationship can face challenges that neither person can solve alone. Sometimes, finding yourself means making a decision you never imagined having to make. And even when a marriage ends, the love shared through a family can continue. Do you believe two people can end their marriage while still remaining a strong family for their child? \#ElinaSvitolina #GaelMonfils #TennisNews #CelebrityNews #familylove

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Monday 19 October 2026 21:28:00 GMT