Svitolina says war in Ukraine led to separation from Monfils
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has announced the end of her marriage to French former player Gaël Monfils, citing the emotional toll of Russia's war on Ukraine.
What happened
Elina Svitolina announced the end of her marriage to Gaël Monfils.1345
Svitolina said the emotional toll of Russia's war on Ukraine contributed to the separation.1345
Svitolina said the toll of the war left her needing to rediscover herself, and feeling she was "slowly losing" herself.35
The couple married in 2021 and have one child together.2
Svitolina is currently ranked world number six.3
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported a statement from Gaël Monfils about the separation.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported further details on arrangements regarding the couple's child.
Why it matters
Sources (5)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 2BBC SportGBPublic broadcaster
Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
Africa
- 1MyJoyOnlineGHPrivate
Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
- 5VanguardNGPrivate
Tennis star Svitolina separates from husband Monfils, blames Ukraine war
Southeast Asia
- 4CNASGState-controlled
Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war
Oceania
- 3ABC News (Australia)AUPublic broadcaster
Toll of war in Ukraine cited as Svitolina, Monfils announce end of marriage