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Tennis stars Svitolina and Monfils end marriage after three years
Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina and French tennis professional Gael Monfils have announced their separation, ending their marriage less than three years after tying the knot. The couple share a young daughter.
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Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils have decided to part ways, marking the end of their marriage which began in July 2021. The split comes after the pair, who are among the professional tennis circuit's notable competitors, spent more than two years together as husband and wife.
The couple has a four-year-old daughter, whose wellbeing is expected to remain a priority for both players as they move forward with their separation. Details regarding custody arrangements have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Svitolina, ranked among the world's top tennis players, and Monfils, who has represented France in international competition, had kept much of their personal life relatively private during their time together. The announcement of their separation adds to a growing list of high-profile splits within the professional tennis world.
Neither party has issued further public statements regarding the circumstances of their separation at this time. Both players are expected to continue their professional tennis careers as they navigate this transition.