Gaël Monfils, his wife, and fellow tennis player, Elina Svitolina, marked a touching family milestone by sharing a series of heartwarming photos featuring their daughter, Skaï, in celebration of the little one’s third birthday. The tennis couple took to social media to post tender family moments and expressed their deep affection for their daughter in a heartfelt caption.
What Did Gaël Monfils and Elina Svitolina Say About Watching Daughter Skaï Grow?
Monfils and Svitolina first began dating in 2018 and went public with their relationship in early 2019. The Frenchman proposed in Apr. 2021, and the couple tied the knot just three months later in Geneva, Switzerland, in a picturesque ceremony.
Their happiness grew even more in October 2022 when they welcomed their daughter, Skaï, into the world. While both players often update fans about their careers and tournaments, they have chosen to keep their family life mostly private, sharing only select, meaningful moments like this one.
In a recent Instagram post, Monfils and Svitolina shared a touching tribute to Skaï. The series of photos showed touching moments between the couple and their daughter. One particularly sweet image captured little Skaï riding a toy bike, while others showed Monfils and Svitolina spending playful time with her.
The pictures were accompanied by an emotional message: “3 years already… 💫 Time is flying by so fast, and every single day with you is a blessing. Watching you grow, laugh, and discover the world with so much light in your eyes, it’s the greatest adventure of all.”
“We’re infinitely lucky to have you, to see you becoming this joyful, curious, and loving little soul. You make our lives so much brighter, just by being you. Happy birthday, my little Skaï 💜 Mom and Dad love you more than anything in this world,” they added.
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Monfils Honored Svitolina and Daughter Skaï in an Emotional Retirement Announcement
Monfils shared a heartfelt message reflecting on his family, career, and future in tennis. Earlier this month, he took to Instagram to reveal that he first picked up a racket at two and a half years old and turned professional at 18. “Now, after celebrating my 39th birthday just a month ago, I’d like to share that the year ahead will be my last as a professional tennis player,” he wrote.
The French tennis veteran said he felt at peace with his decision to retire after the 2026 season and expressed deep gratitude to those who shaped his journey. He praised his wife, Svitolina, calling her “my love, inspiration, and strength, and an exceptional player in her own right,” and dedicated loving words to their daughter, Skaï, saying she had brought “profound love, meaning, and joy” to his life.
Monfils thanked his family, agent Nicolas, coaches, teammates, and the French Tennis Federation for their support. He also expressed gratitude to fans and reflected on facing legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray during tennis’ golden era. He ended by telling his parents how proud he was of how far they had come together.