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Gael Monfils Breaks Silence With Strong Message After Elina Svitolina Split - “Venomous at Worst”

Gael Monfils took to Instagram to defend his former spouse, Elina Svitolina, following a wave of online criticism regarding her explanation for their divorce. The Frenchman expressed that while some found her reasoning imperfect, the resulting backlash was cruel and sometimes malicious.

He highlighted the personal struggles they both endured, including his own physical injuries, mental doubts, and the the impact of the conflict in Ukraine.

Monfils emphasized that their mutual respect remains intact and thanked Svitolina for encouraging him to stay in professional tennis when he considered retiring. He noted that their daughter, Skaï, is the most significant achievement of his life.

Fellow tennis players Stan Wawrinka, Fernando Verdasco, and Guido Pella showed their support for Monfils through heart emojis on social media.

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