Welcome to a new Monfils! Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina become parents

The couple issued a warm welcome to Skai Monfils, their newborn daughter

Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils (Panoramic)

Simon Cambers

October 15, 2022

There’s a new kid on the tennis block, literally!

Congratulations to Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina, who have become parents for the first time.

In a message on social media, Elina Svitolina announced the arrival of their daughter, Skai Monfils.

If ever a child is likely to have some natural athletic talent, then this is the one! Congratulations to both.

What a night !!!
Ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to Skaï Monfils 🥹🥰❤️

Can’t thanks enough my husband to live thru this unforgettable moment with me ❤️ pic.twitter.com/m6CQVDdBV6
— Elina Monfils (@ElinaSvitolina) October 15, 2022

Frenchman Monfils also put a statement on Twitter, explaining how brave Svitolina had been. “Welcome to the world my little princess SKAI,” he said.

I had the most amazing night of my life, which ended with the most beautiful gift around 6:00Am.
Elina was strong and brave💪🏾🙏🏾
I can t thx enough my wife and God for this special moment 🙏🏾
Welcome to the world my little princess SKAÏ ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gWwg6c7pYb
— Gael Monfils (@Gael_Monfils) October 15, 2022