Gael Monfils, the charismatic French tennis star, has been a prominent figure in the tennis world since turning professional in 2004
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. Known for his entertaining style and incredible athleticism, Monfils has captured the hearts of tennis fans worldwide
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. But behind every great man is an equally impressive woman, and in Monfils’ case, that woman is none other than Elina Svitolina, a top Ukrainian tennis player
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Elina Svitolina was born on September 12, 1994, and turned professional in 2010
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. She has since become one of Ukraine’s best tennis stars, with 17 WTA Tour singles titles, including the prestigious 2018 WTA Final
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. Svitolina reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 3 in September 2017 and won a bronze medal in the women’s singles tournament at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, making her the first Ukrainian to win an Olympic medal in tennis
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Monfils and Svitolina first crossed paths during tournaments, but it wasn’t until 2018, after Svitolina won the WTA Finals in Singapore, that Monfils decided to reach out to her
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. They met in Paris, France, and hit it off, sharing their moments on social media and eventually becoming a couple
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. Monfils proposed to Svitolina in the mountains in April 2021 with a three-stone emerald-cut engagement ring, and the couple tied the knot in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 16, 2021
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Their love story is not just about romance; it’s also about mutual respect and support. Both Monfils and Svitolina have had to deal with injuries and the pressures of professional tennis, but they have always been there for each other
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. Svitolina has taken a break from tennis to focus on motherhood and recovering from injuries, while Monfils continues to play and win matches, even at the age of 38
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Monfils recently won the Auckland title, becoming the oldest ATP champion ever at 38 years and 132 days
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. He has been vocal about how lucky he feels to have his life, with his wife playing and their daughter waiting for him
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. Monfils’ competitive spirit and love for the game have kept him going, and he continues to inspire fans with his performances
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