TENNIS WORLD ROCKED: Gael Monfils Storms Out After Elina Svitolina’s Pregnancy Bombshell and ‘Stolen Moment’ Fury—She Doubles Down with Chilling Ultimatum, Leaving Their Marriage on the Brink and Fans in Shock!
April 28, 2025 – Madrid, Spain – The tennis world is reeling from an explosive scandal that has thrust power couple Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Just days after Svitolina’s tearful announcement of her second pregnancy and Monfils’ abrupt withdrawal from the Madrid Open, a fiery confrontation has pushed their marriage to the edge. Svitolina’s accusation that Monfils “stole a precious moment” by leaking her pregnancy news, followed by a chilling ultimatum, has left fans stunned and their once-idyllic union hanging by a thread.
The drama unfolded after Svitolina, the world No. 17, confirmed her pregnancy at a Madrid Open press conference, explaining Monfils’ withdrawal was due to “personal family matters.” Her voice broke as she revealed they were expecting their second child, following their daughter Skai’s birth in October 2022. “We’re overjoyed, but it’s been tough,” she said, hinting at strain. Fans initially flooded X with congratulations, but the mood shifted when reports surfaced that Monfils, 38, had shared the news with friends before Svitolina was ready, prompting her to call it a “stolen moment” that robbed her of control over her announcement.
Tensions boiled over at their Madrid hotel, where witnesses told The Sun Monfils stormed out after a heated argument. Svitolina, furious, reportedly accused him of betraying her trust during a vulnerable time. “You took this from me, Gael,” she allegedly said, per sources. In a stunning escalation, she issued an ultimatum via a cryptic X post: “Choose family or your games, now.” The message, liked by thousands, suggested Monfils’ focus on his career—highlighted by his Auckland title in January 2025 as the oldest ATP champion at 38—has strained their bond. Fans on X were divided, with one posting, “Elina’s right to be mad, but an ultimatum? That’s harsh,” while another wrote, “Gael’s living his dream. She can’t force him to quit.”
The couple’s history adds depth to the crisis. Monfils and Svitolina, married in July 2021, have been tennis’s golden duo, navigating the ATP and WTA tours with Skai in tow. Their mutual support was evident when Svitolina won Rouen in April 2025, with Monfils cheering courtside, and when she credited him for her Australian Open quarterfinal run. But cracks have appeared. Monfils’ admission on a YouTube talk show with Gilles Simon that Svitolina stopped him from retiring during COVID hints at her influence over his career, while her trips to war-torn Ukraine, which Monfils fears, have caused emotional distance.
Svitolina’s pregnancy, expected to pause her 2025 season after a strong start, including a win over Elena Rybakina in Madrid, amplifies the stakes. Her recent comments about doping fears and rigorous anti-doping tests with Monfils underscore the pressures they face. Monfils, meanwhile, has battled physical tolls, retiring injured against Ben Shelton at the Australian Open. His Madrid withdrawal, initially attributed to family matters, now seems tied to this marital rift, with Express reporting he left Spain for Geneva, where the couple resides.
The tennis community is buzzing. Andy Murray, Monfils’ coach, called the situation “heartbreaking” on X, urging privacy. Iga Swiatek, Svitolina’s Miami Open conqueror, posted, “Sending love to Elina. She’s a warrior.” Critics, however, question Svitolina’s public ultimatum, with one X user writing, “Air your drama privately, not on social media.” Others defend her, citing the emotional weight of pregnancy and Monfils’ alleged indiscretion. The couple’s joint Instagram, G.E.M.S., once a fan favorite for playful posts, has gone silent, fueling speculation of a deeper split.
As the Madrid Open continues without them, the focus shifts to their next moves. Will Monfils return for the French Open, his home Slam, or heed Svitolina’s call to prioritize family? Can Svitolina, a bronze medalist at the 2021 Olympics, mend the rift while preparing for motherhood again? Their love story, sparked in 2018 when Monfils messaged Svitolina after her WTA Finals win, now faces its toughest test. For now, tennis fans wait, hearts heavy, as this once-unbreakable bond teeters on the edge of collapse
