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Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
How a single Instagram message created one of tennis' power couples: Gael Monfils-Elina Svitolina's dreamy love story
When Gael Monfils messaged Elina Svitolina on Instagram, he wasn't just reaching out to a fellow tennis pro—he was unwittingly texting his future wife. The Frenchman and the Ukrainian star had been orbiting each other for years on tour. But it wasn't until late 2018, after Svitolina's WTA Finals win, that things clicked. What started as casual drinks in Paris turned into marriage, a daughter, and one of the sport's most visible partnerships. Their off-court relationship has only strengthened their careers and captured fans' attention worldwide. From the Gram to the grand slam: It starts with a DM The two had played the same events for years, but barely spoke. 'I had known Gael for quite some time, as we constantly participated in the same tournaments,' Svitolina stated, per People. She also mentioned that, at the time, she was in a long-term relationship. Their lack of communication came to an end after she posted a photo celebrating her Singapore victory with friends in Paris. Monfils saw it, messaged her, and invited her out. 'I posted a photo on Instagram, and Gael wrote to me. We met and could no longer part,' she said in a 2019 interview, per People. From there, things moved quickly. Wedding bells and baby Skaï: A new perspective In April 2021, Monfils proposed in the snow-capped mountains. Three months later, they tied the knot in custom Off-White outfits designed by Virgil Abloh's team. Svitolina wore a beautiful cream and white pantsuit with a sheer purple skirt. Monfils matched her in style with a lavender suit and floral pocket square. Their daughter Skaï was born in October 2022. Monfils called the night of her birth 'the most amazing night of [his] life.' Since then, both stars have talked openly about how becoming parents changed everything. 'My dream is to have an unbelievable family,' Monfils told the press in January 2025. 'Tennis is cool, but my dream is out there.' Not long after their daughter's birth, Svitolina returned to tennis in 2023 and stormed her way back into the top tier, reaching the Wimbledon semis and winning in Rouen. Meanwhile, her husband Monfils made history in Auckland this year, becoming the oldest ATP title-winner in nearly 50 years.
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USA Today
03-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Wimbledon: Mertens [23rd] vs. Svitolina [13th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
Elina Svitolina (No. 13) will face Elise Mertens (No. 23) in the Round of 32 at Wimbledon on Friday, July 4. Svitolina is the favorite (-160) to get to the Round of 16 compared to the underdog Mertens (+125). Tune in to watch Wimbledon from June 23 - July 12 on ESPN. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 10:36 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Elise Mertens vs. Elina Svitolina matchup info Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Mertens vs. Svitolina Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Mertens has a 61.5% to win. Mertens vs. Svitolina Betting Odds Mertens vs. Svitolina matchup performance & stats
Wales Online
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Wimbledon star doesn't hold back as she comments on tournament's strict dress code
Wimbledon star doesn't hold back as she comments on tournament's strict dress code Elina Svitolina spoke about the dress code at the All England Club as she progressed to the second round of Wimbledon after a straight-sets victory over Anna Bondar Elina Svitolina spoke about the Wimbledon dress code (Image: Hannah Peters, Getty Images ) Wimbledon star Elina Svitolina has expressed her strong admiration for the championship's iconic all-white dress policy. The Ukrainian ace sailed into the second round following a commanding straight sets triumph (6-3, 6-1) over Hungary's Anna Bondar on Monday. Having made it to the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2019 and 2023, the 30-year-old is intent on advancing even further at the prestigious Grand Slam. A clear fan of the historic tennis competition, Svitolina donned a T-shirt featuring a nod to the classic strawberries and cream after her first round win at the All England Club. While former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has previously criticised the strict dress code, which Emma Raducanu was claimed to have broken earlier this year, Svitolina has voiced her fondness for the traditional aesthetic. When quizzed by The Tennis Channel about her favourite Wimbledon tradition, Svitolina didn't hesitate. "The dress code, I love dressing up in white," she declared. "You know, being so classy. It's iconic. I love my outfit this year and it just looks so perfect, so beautiful. When you look around, everyone is so classy. Yeah, I just really love this tradition." Wimbledon has long-standing all-white clothing rules, dating back to the 1880s when visible sweat stains were deemed unseemly. All competitors are required to wear almost entirely white attire, which has already led to outfit changes at this year's tournament. Article continues below Svitolina is a fan of the all-white dress code (Image:) An exception is granted for female players who can wear dark undershorts as long as they are not longer than their shorts or skirt. According to Wimbledon's official guidelines, the all-white dress code does not permit off-white or cream clothing. A coloured trim around the neckline or sleeves is acceptable, provided it is no wider than one centimetre. Shoes must also be white, including laces and soles, and the same regulations apply to caps, headbands, bandanas, wristbands and socks. In 2022, the All England Club announced that female players could wear darker undershorts. However, Bouchard, a Wimbledon finalist in 2014, shared her experiences of the stress faced by female players on their period before the rule was implemented. "Unfortunately we cannot plan our own tennis matches, that is something completely out of our control, Bouchard told the Not Alone podcast with Valeria Lipovetsky in 2024. "The tournament decides the schedule and when you play, so there's no chance for that at all. I've definitely experienced really bad period cramps, pain, and I remember having that the day before the US Open in New York. Bouchard spoke about the problems with the previous Wimbledon dress code (Image: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images ) "And I was like, 'Thank god this is just a practice day today, because if I had to play my match today it would be really hard.' I did play right away the next day so it wasn't the best but it's just something we have to deal with. We cannot control the schedule so it's just luck. "And I know some of the girls on tour also get a little worried when it comes to Wimbledon because you have to wear white. So it just makes you a little more self-conscious if you're... you know. 'It's tough, but now they've changed the rules where you can wear like a different-coloured undergarment – so your ball shorts under the dress can be a different colour. But that's a super-recent rule." Article continues below In contrast, Svitolina embraced the current dress code during her opening victory, donning white Adidas attire with a green trim on her neckline and cap, as she triumphed over Bodnar. She is set to face Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the next round.
Reuters
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Wimbledon day one
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Highlights of the first day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday (times GMT): SVITOLINA BREEZES PAST BONDAR TO REACH SECOND ROUND Ukrainian 14th seed Elina Svitolina cruised past Hungary's Anna Bondar 6-3 6-1 in just over an hour to reach round two. Play began under sunny skies at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, with the temperature hovering around 29 degrees Celsius. Number one seed Aryna Sabalenka faces Carson Branstine in the first match on Court One. Defending men's champion Carlos Alcaraz meets Fabio Fognini on Centre Court. READ MORE: 'I really want to win': Confident Alcaraz targets rare Wimbledon three-peat Sinner plays down split with trainer and physio ahead of Wimbledon Cautious Gauff targets Channel Slam at Wimbledon, 10 years after Serena Williams Raducanu back at Wimbledon as British number one but tempers expectations Krejcikova relishing return as Wimbledon champion despite injury scare And Draper calm before entering Wimbledon pressure cooker Upbeat Djokovic still hunts milestones with 20th Wimbledon looming Wimbledon 2025: dates, schedule, seeds, how to watch on TV Wimbledon 2025 prize money: how much do winners of men's, women's and doubles finals get? WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY ON MONDAY (prefix number denotes seeding) CENTRE COURT (play begins at 1230 GMT) Fabio Fognini (Italy) v 2-Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) 9-Paula Badosa (Spain) v Katie Boulter (Britain) Arthur Rinderknech (France) v 3-Alexander Zverev (Germany) COURT NUMBER ONE (play begins at 1200 GMT) 1-Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) v Carson Branstine (Canada) Jacob Fearnley (Britain) v Joao Fonseca (Brazil) Emma Raducanu (Britain) v Mingge Xu (Britain) COURT NUMBER TWO (play begins at 1200 GMT) Benjamin Bonzi (France) v 9-Daniil Medvedev (Russia) Elena-Gabriela Ruse (Romania) v 6-Madison Keys (U.S.) 4-Jasmine Paolini (Italy) v Anastasija Sevastova (Latvia) 5-Taylor Fritz (U.S.) v Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (France)
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USA Today
21-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Bad Homburg Open presented by Engel & Volkers: Svitolina [14th] vs. Mertens [24th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Round of 32 at the Bad Homburg Open presented by Engel & Volkers on Sunday, Elise Mertens (ranked No. 24) faces Elina Svitolina (No. 14). Mertens is favored (-120) against Svitolina (-105) in this Round of 32 match. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 10:35 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Elina Svitolina vs. Elise Mertens matchup info Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Svitolina vs. Mertens Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Svitolina has a 54.5% to win. Svitolina vs. Mertens Betting Odds Svitolina vs. Mertens matchup performance & stats
