Why is Gael Monfils absent from Wimbledon? Elina Svitolina’s husband, fellow tennis star Gael Monfils, will not be present to support her in the semi-finals. Svitolina has been on a dream run in the tournament, aiming to win her first Wimbledon title. In a major upset, she defeated the No. 1 ranked Iga Swiatek to secure her place in the semi-final. Tomorrow, Svitolina will face Marketa Vondrousova on Centre Court. However, Monfils will be watching the match from home. Mail Sport investigates the reasons behind Monfils’ absence.
Monfils did not attend Svitolina’s match against Swiatek as he is taking care of their daughter, Skai, at home. Last year, Svitolina missed Wimbledon due to her pregnancy and made a comeback in April, just six months after giving birth. In addition to looking after their daughter, Monfils is also recovering from a wrist injury. He withdrew from Wimbledon last month after sustaining the injury during the 2023 Roland Garros and being forced to withdraw from his second-round match against Holger Rune.
Svitolina has been performing exceptionally well in the tournament, defeating renowned players such as Venus Williams, Sofia Kenin, and Victoria Azarenka. When asked about her husband’s absence, Svitolina mentioned that he wants her to continue playing because he’s exhausted. She added that he’s enjoying watching the matches from home, where he is being taken care of by their two mothers and a big support team for Skai.
For the full Wimbledon schedule, here’s what’s coming up: Ladies’ Singles and Men’s Singles Quarter-finals, Ladies’ Doubles and Men’s Doubles Quarter-finals on Wednesday, July 12. The men’s final will take place on Sunday, July 16, while the women’s singles final is scheduled for the day before, on Saturday, July 15.
To watch the matches live, fans can tune in to BBC or stream them on BBC iPlayer. For those who miss any action, ‘Today at Wimbledon’ will air daily at 9pm during the tournament. ESPN will also provide live coverage for viewers in the United States. Stay updated with all the Wimbledon action through Mail Sport’s live coverage.
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