- Gael Monfils and his wife Elina Svitolina are both Tennis stars who have amassed a lot of net worth through their careers, sponsorships, and endorsement deals.
- The $2 million difference in their net worths does not pose a threat to either of them as they both still put in so much work to be better.
- The couple’s wedding which was held in July 2021 was just a few weeks before they both went on to play for their respective countries in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Gael Monfils’ wife Elina Svitolina is $2 million richer than him. She has an estimated net worth of $12 million, while her husband’s net worth is $10 million. They both made the fortune through their tennis careers and endorsement deals.
The couple walked down the aisle in July 2021 some few weeks to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. They later represented their respective countries; France and Ukraine at the event in August 2021.
This post delves into their lives, how they made their money, and other interesting facts about them. Read through to know more about the couple.
How She Garnered Her $12 Million Net Worth
The Ukrainian tennis player who hails from Odessa was born on 12th September 1994 made money from her professional tennis career. She started playing professional tennis in 2010 and has reportedly earned almost $20 million in career prize money.
In addition to being the 7th highest-paid female athlete in the world, she made more than $6 million. And out of this amount, a million dollars was earned through her brand endorsements.
At the moment, she has a sponsorship deal with Nike, Wilson, and Superior Golf and Resort. While she has endorsement deals with Poustovit, Jan Niche Concept, and Eafit.
Elina Svitolina Is A Philanthropist
Monfils’ wife is, in addition to being a millionaire, also a philanthropist. She has thrown her weight behind cancer patients and went on to donate to the Alcides & Rosaura Diniz Foundation (ARD).
0Besides these, she also runs a foundation known as Elina Svitolina Foundation. It was founded in 2019 to teach children to known the value of hard work, discipline, and the importance of giving. And also to provide opportunities for them through scholarships, after-school programs, camps, and other special events.
For instance, she partnered with Christie’s bakery in 2020 to help raise funds for her foundation for the purpose stated above. Earlier on, she hosted a Gala Dinner in November 2019, which had over 140 guests in attendance, to help raise funds for the foundation.
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How Her Husband Earned His $10 Million Net Worth
Gael Monfils’ just like his wife has been earning decently from his professional tennis career, and through endorsement deals. The French tennis player who turned pro in 2004 has earned a total of $20 million in career prize money.
Besides what he makes from his career, his endorsement deals with brands fetches him money too. He initially had a sponsorship deal with Nike, before switching to K-Swiss in 2010. He started using ASICS for clothes and shoes in 2013.
As per his equipment, he was sponsored by Head for racquets but switched to Prince in 2009, and Wilson in 2012. Right now, he uses Wilson H19 racquet and Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16L String.
Just like his wife, he is also into philanthropy and has lent his resources to several causes. In January 2021, the tennis player and his wife pledged to donate a hundred dollars ($100) for every ace they serve in the next two upcoming tournaments.
Similarly, he took part in an online FIFA event organized by Nicolas Mahut during the Covid-19 in 2020. The proceeds from the tournament were given to hospital workers.
5 Fun Facts About Gael Monfils And Elina Svitolina
5. She Dated Reece Topley Before Meeting Her Husband
The Ukrainian tennis player dated English fast bowler Reece Topley before meeting Gael Monfils. She started dating Topley in 2017 after meeting him in a gym. According to her, they shared a lot of things in common, despite that, the two broke up in 2018.
4. The Couple Walked Down The Aisle On 16th July 2021
Monfils and Svitolina tied the knot on 16th July 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland. It seems the relationship started in 2018, but it became public in 2019, the following year. The lovers turned husband and wife announced their engagement on 3rd April 2021.
3. Svitolina Won Ukraine’s First Olympic Medal In Tennis
She represented Ukraine at the singles tennis tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. This was her second attempt to win her native country its very first medal on an Olympic stage. She made it beyond the quarterfinals after defeating Italy’s Camil Giorgi, however, she failed to reach the finals after losing to Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova in the semifinals.
After the loss, she played a bronze medal match with the Russian-born Kazakhstan player Elena Rybakina, coming back from a set and a break down to earn her country its first Olympic medal in tennis.
2. Monfils Has Lost 17 Times Against Novak Djokovic
The French tennis player failed to play in what could have been his 18th encounter with world no.1 Novak Djokovic. A leg injury forced him to withdraw from meeting the Serb at the Paris Masters.
He had initially played against the world no. 1 17 times and has never gotten the better of the Serb. He did hide his frustration from missing out on the encounter due to the injury.
1. Her Husband Is Taller Than Her
She is tall as a woman, but not as tall as her husband. She stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.74m), while her husband is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93m) tall.
Complete profile of Elina Svitolina
| Elina Svitolina | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Elina Mykhailivna Svitolina |
| Date of Birth | 12 September 1994 |
| Age | 30 year-old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Birth place | Odesa, Ukraine |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Education | Justine Henin Academy |
| Profession | Professional Tennis player |
| Father | Mikhaylo Svitolin |
| Mother | Olena Svitolina |
| Siblings | Yulian Svitolina |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse/Partner | Gaël Monfils (m. 2021) |
| Boyfriend | Reece Topley |
| Kids | NA |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Estimated Net Worth: | $12 million |
| Source of net worth | Tennis career |
| Height | 5feet9inches(1.74m) |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye color | Hazel |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Social media | Instagram TikTok |
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