Elina Svitolina confirms that divorce led Gaël Monfils to end tennis career earlier than planned

Elina Svitolina has revealed that her divorce from Gaël Monfils played a significant role in the French tennis player's decision to retire from professional tennis sooner than he had originally intended. Svitolina's comments shed light on the personal difficulties the couple faced, suggesting the emotional toll of their separation affected Monfils' motivation and commitment to continuing his career. The disclosure adds context to Monfils' retirement, which had left many fans and analysts searching for explanations beyond purely physical or sporting reasons.