Gael Monfils wife Elina Svitolina is a professional tennis player from Ukraine. Stay with us to know about her. 

She is currently playing in US open 2021 and is into the third round, where she will compete against Daria Kasatikina.

Who Is Gael Monfils Wife Elina Svitolina?

Gael Monfils and his wife Elina Svitolina are both tennis champions. She is Ukrainian, whereas her husband is French.

They were dating in 2019 and announced their engagement on 3rd April 2021. They finally got married on July 16, 2021. She has not taken her husband’s surname as a player. However, her social media handle showcase her name as Elina Monfils.

Svitolina is the 16 times winner of Women’s Tennis Association singles titles. After winning the 11th title in Dubai in 2017, she became the first Ukrainian woman to enter the top ten.

Surprisingly, the opponent she defeated in 2017 is the same person who will be facing off with her in today’s US Open third round. In addition, some of the sources have predicted that Elina will once again win in three sets.

Facing off the old foe once again, the news has been trending on the Internet, and netizens are curious about what will be the final outcome. The match is surely going to be interesting as it has caught the attention of many audiences as well.

Explore her Age on Wikipedia

Based on her Wikipedia profile, Elina Svitolina is at the age of 26 years as of 2021. She was born on 12 September 1994 in Odesa, Ukraine.

She was born to athletic parents, which explains that sportsmanship runs through her blood. Her father Mikhaylo Svitolin is a former wrestler and her mother, Olena Svitolina is a former competitive rower.

As the saying goes, there is a story behind every successful person. She also has a story behind her extravagant fame. She admitted in an interview that she was inspired by her brother who played tennis and used to caught a lot of attention.

The little girl wished to gain some of her father’s attention and started playing the game at the age of 5. All her dedication and hard work eventually paid off when she was 13 years old. She was able to grab the attention of a businessman named Yuriy Sapronov during a children’s tournament when she was 12 years old.

He sponsored her further training and development, which helped her reach the place where she is today.

Does she have Kids?

She recently got married and does not have kids as of 2021. However, she has established a foundation under her name that encourages children to learn the hard work and value of discipline in life through tennis sports.