Elina Svitolina's run in Wimbledon 🤜 V.Williams (7 Grand Slams) 🤜 Mertens 🤜 Kenin (1 Slam) 🤜 Azarenka (2 Slams) 🤜 Swiatek (4 Slams) ON A MISSION we said. (🎥 @wimbledon)
In the celebration of their first wedding anniversary, Gael Monfils wrote a message for his wife Elina Svitolina.
The French tennis player and the Ukrainian were recently blessed with their daughter, Skai Monfils, in October of last year. The couple got married in July 2022 after being in a relationship for a few years, and Gael Monfils dedicated a heartfelt message to his wife on social media.
"Two years ago, we sealed our love with an ‘I do’, and every day since has been a celebration of that commitment. Last year, our family grew with the arrival of our little princess, Skaï. Her presence brought indescribable joy and added a new dimension to our love," he wrote.
"On this second wedding anniversary, I am thankful for every moment we’ve spent together, for our love that continues to grow and strengthen. Thank you, my love, and our wonderful Skaï, for making every day special. May our journey of life always be an adventure full of joy and love. My heart overflows with love for you both."
Elina Svitolina, recent Wimbledon semifinalist, fell to the Czech and eventual champion Marketa Vondrousova in two sets, after a great run that included victories over Victoria Azarenka and world No. 1 Iga Swiatek. The Ukrainian responded to her husband on Instagram.
"If I know what love is, it is because of you 🥰 happy anniversary mon amour," she wrote on Instagram.
After exiting Wimbledon, Svitolina had words for her husband and her preparation to continue traveling and competing on the tour.
“This winter we both prepared ourselves to come back and compete and it was great because we motivated each other,” she said.
“It's important to have someone who understands your goals.”
Elina Svitolina's run in Wimbledon 🤜 V.Williams (7 Grand Slams) 🤜 Mertens 🤜 Kenin (1 Slam) 🤜 Azarenka (2 Slams) 🤜 Swiatek (4 Slams) ON A MISSION we said. (🎥 @wimbledon)
Monfils, at 36 years old, is currently ranked world No. 315 and will compete in the Atlanta Open next week, thanks to a wild card granted by the organization.
As for Svitolina, despite her recent return to the WTA tour, her quarterfinal appearance at the French Open, semifinal at Wimbledon, and title at the Strasbourg Open have propelled her to world No. 27. She’ll be competing in the WTA 500 Washington Open in two weeks.