Elina Svitolina, fresh off a first-round victory at Wimbledon 2025, opened up about the unique challenges and joys of navigating life as both a professional athlete and a parent. In a candid interview with Tennis Channel, the Ukrainian star reflected on how she and her husband, French tennis player Gaël Monfils, manage the demands of the tour while raising their young daughter, Skai.
Svitolina described their daily routine as a carefully choreographed dance, where communication and flexibility are key. “We try to plan everything together—practice schedules, travel, even nap times,” she said with a smile. “It’s not always easy, but we support each other and make it work.”
The couple, who married in 2021 and welcomed their daughter in 2022, have become a beloved duo on the tennis circuit. Their shared experience as elite athletes gives them a deep understanding of each other’s pressures, and Svitolina noted that this mutual empathy has strengthened their bond both on and off the court.
She also emphasized the importance of setting an example for their daughter. “We want her to see that you can pursue your dreams and still be present as a parent,” Svitolina explained. “It’s about showing her love, resilience, and balance.”
As she continues her Wimbledon campaign, Svitolina carries with her not just the drive to win, but the grounding presence of family. Her journey is one of ambition and adaptability, shaped by the rhythms of both the tennis calendar and the joys of motherhood.
Svitolina in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.13, Svitolina has achieved a compiled 31-10 win-loss record in 2025. Svitolina is currently playing in Wimbledon where she conquered the world no.75 Anna Bondar 6-3 6-1
.Elina Svitolina will come up against the world no.93 Jil Belen Teichmann in the . Their record is 3-2 for Svitolina.
Elina conquered 1 title in 2025 in Rouen.
Elina won 18 titles in her career: 9 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Gael Monfils in 2025
Currently ranked no.48, Monfils played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he capitulated to world no.88 Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-4 in the 1st round in London (draw).
Presently, during this year Gael owns a composed 17-10 record. The French player has won 1 title in Auckland.