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PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 19: Gael Monfils and his wife Elina Svitolina are seen during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint Germain and Lyon at Parc des Princes on September 19, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 19: Gael Monfils and his wife Elina Svitolina are seen during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint Germain and Lyon at Parc des Princes on September 19, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/Getty Images)
Elina Svitolina has been an avid supporter of her country Ukraine after the conflict began with its neighbor Russia last year. Most of the world joined hands to support the country under siege. Since then, the tennis federation also took some major concerns like banning Russian players and organizing various charity events to raise funds for Ukraine. These steps have also significantly helped Ukrainian players raise their voices against the actions of their neighbors. In the forefront, raising her voice in almost every tournament, is Ukrainian tennis beauty, Elina Svitolina.
Recently, ahead of the start of the US Open, Svitolina’s husband Gael Monfils became the talk of the town as he joined his wife to support the noble cause.
Gael Monfils joins Elina Svitolina’s initiative ahead of the US Open
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Ahead of the commencement of the US Open, organizers orchestrated a charity match dedicated to supporting Ukraine. In a remarkable display of solidarity, Elina Svitolina, an advocate against Russia’s actions, collaborated with her husband, Gael Monfils, for the first time on the court. The charity match showcased their joint efforts as they teamed up to make a difference.
The charity match saw the couple collaborating seamlessly, blending their skills for a cause greater than the game itself. Beyond the courts, Svitolina took to Instagram to share the story of the Monfils’ family involvement, further emphasizing the significance of collective action for creating positive change.
Elina Svitolina & Gael Monfils played doubles for the Stars of the Open exhibition for Ukraine last night.
Don’t mess with the Monfils family on a mission.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 24, 2023
This event not only underscores the capacity of sports to transcend boundaries, but also highlights the potential of athletes to channel their influence towards meaningful global issues. Svitolina and Monfils’ joint participation stands as a statement of the potent force of solidarity, while also reflecting the larger impact that athletes can have beyond their athletic prowess. However, this is not the first time Elina has raised her voice for her country.
Elina Svitolina has been an avid supporter of her country
In countless interviews and post-match conferences, Elina has expressed her desire to support her country. In a recent interview at Wimbledon, she went ahead to say that it is the war that has made her even stronger, both in terms of mentality and gameplay.
“I think war made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger,” Svitolina said. “Mentally I don’t take difficult situations as like a disaster, you know? There are worse things in life,” said Svitolina in the post-match interview after her victory against Iga Swiatek.
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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – June 30, 2021 Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina celebrates winning her first round match against Belgium’s Alison Van Uytvanck REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
Due to her actions and initiatives, she has become a fan favorite in her country. Thus, Elina Svitolina has taken a great step toward fighting against the brutality that her country suffered. Now, her husband, Gael Monfils’ support will certainly provide her with the much-needed strength in her life.
As she continues to navigate her path through WTA, she will always be remembered for the actions that she took when her country needed her the most.
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