Key Takeaways
- Gael Monfils admitted he was struggling mentally and eating less following his separation from his wife, Elina Svitolina.
- The emotional toll led Monfils to withdraw from scheduled tournaments, expressing: “I just didn’t find it possible to play.”
- The Rolex Paris Masters will host a special ceremony on November 3 to honor the Frenchman’s career.
French star details emotional fallout after marriage breakdown
Gael Monfils has revealed the severe personal toll caused by the end of his marriage to Elina Svitolina, confessing that his daily life and training regimen have suffered drastically.
The veteran competitor explained that the emotional impact of the separation left him unable to maintain his usual physical routine.
“I can’t train as I want, I’m not at my top psychologically,” Monfils stated.
The Frenchman acknowledged that coping with the domestic disruption altered his regular habits, leading to a general decline in his day-to-day preparation.
“I’m not going to pretend… I eat less, I do everything worse,” Monfils added.
With his focus heavily disrupted by circumstances away from the court, the Frenchman found himself completely unable to compete at the professional level.
“I just didn’t find it possible to play,” Monfils noted.
Paris Masters prepares special tribute
Svitolina had previously revealed on October 19 that their 5-year marriage had come to a close. While highlighting their enduring connection as co-parents to their daughter Skai, she explained that the ongoing war in Ukraine placed an immense emotional burden on her, prompting a period of personal reflection.
Due to the personal turmoil, Monfils opted to step away from recent tournament appearances, deciding not to take part in events in Lyon or the French capital. In response, organizers of the Rolex Paris Masters arranged an evening ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, honoring Monfils for his memorable achievements throughout a celebrated professional journey.
Elina Svitolina in 2026
Now ranked no.6, Svitolina played her last match on the 16th of October when she was overcome by world no.52 Sonay Kartal 6-2 2-6 6-4 in the quarter in Wuhan (draw).
At present, during this year Elina achieved a composed 50-17 match record. Svitolina has won 2 titles in 2026 in Auckland and Rome.
