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Elina Svitolina announces end of marriage to fellow tennis star Gael Monfils

The sixth-ranked Ukrainian said in an Instagram post on Monday that it is "the most difficult thing I have ever had to share."

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Originally reported by ESPN
Elina Svitolina announces end of marriage to fellow tennis star Gael Monfils
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Elina Svitolina: What Happened

ESPN reported on Monday, October 19, 2026 in a story involving Elina Svitolina, Gael Monfils., Ukrainian. Here is how the report opens:

The sixth-ranked Ukrainian said in an Instagram post on Monday that it is "the most difficult thing I have ever had to share."

— ESPN

It is one of many Tennis stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Elina Svitolina and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Elina Svitolina announces end of marriage to fellow tennis star Gael Monfils
  • Who’s involved: Elina Svitolina, Gael Monfils., Ukrainian and Instagram
  • League: Tennis
  • First reported: Monday, October 19, 2026 by ESPN

Background: Elina Svitolina

Elina Mykhailivna Svitolina (Ukrainian: Еліна Михайлівна Світоліна, pronounced [eˈl⁽ʲ⁾inɐ s⁽ʲ⁾wiˈtɔl⁽ʲ⁾inɐ]; born 12 September 1994) is a Ukrainian professional tennis player. She has career-high rankings of world No. 3 in singles and No. 108 in doubles from the WTA. Svitolina has won 20 WTA Tour singles titles, including the 2018 WTA Finals and five WTA 1000-level tournaments, and has reached four major semifinals.

Text from Wikipedia’s Elina Svitolina article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Elina Svitolina

For fans following Elina Svitolina, the next things to watch are the draw, ATP rankings, WTA rankings and Grand Slam results. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Elina Svitolina?

The sixth-ranked Ukrainian said in an Instagram post on Monday that it is "the most difficult thing I have ever had to share." ESPN reported the story on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Who reported this TEN story?

ESPN first reported it on Monday, October 19, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Tennis news.

Where can I get the latest Tennis news today?

The ForTheFans Tennis page collects every TEN headline as it breaks, including draw, ATP rankings and WTA rankings, with live scores on our scores page.

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