The Guardian -
19 Oct 2026 10:24

World No 6 Svitolina opens up about toll of Russias warFrench star Monfils has retired after glittering careerThe world No 6 Elina Svitolina has announced she has separated from her husband Gaƫl Monfils.In an emotional Instagram post, the 32-year-old Ukrainian opened up about the mental toll of Russias war against her country, describing sleepless nights and self-doubt. Svitolina said she had come to realise she needed to rediscover herself and could no longer do so within her marriage.
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