Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina are a match made in heaven. Since 2021, the couple has been an inspiration to their followers, balancing professional and personal life remarkably well. Despite their busy schedules, they never fail to support each other. After losing his match against Dimitrov, Monfils continued to shower dedication on his wife, Gael Monfils, who supported her through her professional journey.
Svitolina defeated Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur in Wimbledon’s third round yesterday. Post-victory, she made a heartwarming confession about how her husband, Gael Monfils has been a great support in her career. “Today was a bit of a different story for our family. It was really disappointing that Gael lost but I feel like Grigor played unbelievable. I was a little bit inspired by his performance yesterday. With Gael’s support today, it’s really amazing to have him next to me. Always supporting. Always being there for me. It’s special,” Svitolina responded to an interviewer about seeing Monfils at her match.
Svitolina after beating Ons Jabeur at Wimbledon
“How good was it having Gael up there today?”
Elina: “Today was a bit of a different story for our family. It was really disappointing that Gael lost but I feel like Grigor played unbelievable. I was a little bit inspired by his… pic.twitter.com/qd3SNcAFLW
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 6, 2024
Monfils lost in the third round of Wimbledon to Grigor Dimitrov. Despite his recent heartbreak, he attended Svitolina’s match to cheer her on. His support seemed to work like a charm as Svitolina defeated last year’s Wimbledon finalist 6-1, 7-6(4).
Married since 2021, Svitolina confirmed that they “try to watch each other’s matches” whenever possible. Earlier in July this year, she mentioned how “it’s nice to see each other cheering.” She further delved into the subject and said, “So when we get a chance and when we know that it’s not like clashing with each other’s preparation or recovery, we try to do our best.”
Despite prioritizing their careers, Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils find time for each other. Svitolina’s recent statement emphasized Monfils’ unwavering support for her journey. Monfils’ presence delights fans, while Svitolina’s sincerity also draws attention from her admirers.
Elina Svitolina reveals her “biggest supporter”
After expressing her delight at seeing Monfils cheer for her in the third round, Svitolina shared an Instagram story revealing her biggest supporter: her Irish Shepherd dog. The Tennis Letter shared a screenshot from Svitolina’s story, showing her dog attentively watching her victory on an iPad screen.
This isn’t the first time Svitolina has shared her love for her dog on social media. Last February, she posted a photo captioned, “Our cute troublemaker is 1 year old today.”
Elina Svitolina must have had an amazing moment defeating Ons Jabeur in the third round. Following her victory, she received immense support from her family, enabling her to maintain her pace and achieve victory. With such spirit, she might reach the Wimbledon finals, supported by her husband Gael Monfils cheering her on.