Tennis power couple, Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina have split after 2 years.  Svitolina made the announcement on social media. The couple’s joint Instagram account G.E.M.S Life has also been deleted.

Gael and I decided to take a break from our relationship. The decision was incredibly difficult, because we still have love for each other, but it’s just two best friends realizing it’s time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled life as possible.

We won’t be commenting beyond this, and we thank you all in advance for respecting our privacy. Sending lots of love to everyone.

-Elina Svitolina

Gael Monfils has not won a tennis match since February last year. The COVID-19 pandemic, the quarantining, and the public limelight seem to have taken a toll on tennis’s most popular couple.

Monfils was in tears after his loss at the Australian Open a few weeks ago.  Monfils said, “I would like to get out of this nightmare but I can’t. I do not feel well. I don’t know when it’s going to end. It’s hard. Every time I get here I feel judged, I’ve lost again.”

Svitolina expressed her support for Monfils after his latest loss. Svitolina lost in the fourth round at the Australian Open to Jessica Pegula.

For someone who has reached a career-high ranking of 22 in singles, Frenchman Adrian Mannarino is not that well-known. Mannarino’s father Florent is a tennis coach. His brother Morgan played tennis on the Futures circuit.

Mannarino was a fan of Marcelo Rios while growing up. His best grand slam results have come at Wimbledon, where he has reached the fourth round three times. He follows the football team, Paris St. Germain. His current sponsors include Hydrogen and Babolat. He has earned over $10 million in his career.

Adrian Mannarino’s Sponsors

Hydrogen

Mannarino has a clothing contract with Hydrogen. Hydrogen is an Italian brand that makes clothing apparel for tennis and golf. You probably recognize the brand by its skull logo.

Babolat

Mannarino has a racquet sponsorship deal with Babolat. He has been using the Babolat Pure Aero Plus racquet since 2019. Prior to that, he used the 2013 Babolat Aero Pro Drive.