Childhood and Education Journey of Elina Svitolina in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Elina Svitolina. From birth to education, explore key events.

Elina Svitolina is a Ukrainian professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 3 in singles and No. 108 in doubles by the WTA. Svitolina's accomplishments include winning 17 WTA Tour singles titles, notably the 2018 WTA Finals. She has also reached the semifinals in three major singles tournaments, establishing herself as a prominent figure in women's tennis.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

September 1994: Birth of Elina Svitolina

In September 1994, Elina Mykhailivna Svitolina, a Ukrainian professional tennis player, was born.

Others born on this day/year

2019: Relationship with Gaël Monfils

In 2019, Elina Svitolina began her relationship with ATP tennis player Gaël Monfils.

April 2021: Engagement Announcement

On April 3, 2021, Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils announced their engagement.

2021: Learning Languages

Since the COVID-19 quarantine at the 2021 Australian Open, Svitolina has been actively learning the Ukrainian and French languages.

January 2022: Promises to Master Ukrainian

In January 2022, Svitolina pledged in an interview with Dmitry Gordon to master the Ukrainian language.

March 2022: Takes Temporary Break

On 31 March 2022, Svitolina announced she was taking a temporary break from competition, citing health problems and emotional exhaustion.

May 2022: Pregnancy Announcement

On May 15, 2022, Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils announced they were expecting their first child, a girl.

2022: Refusal to Play Against Russians and Belarusians

Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, Svitolina declared she would not play against anyone representing Russia or Belarus, after she was placed against Russian player Anastasia Potapova. Her concerns were later heeded when tennis governing bodies deemed any Russian or Belarusian player to be neutral athletes during the war.

2022: Maternity Leave Hiatus

In 2022, Elina Svitolina took a maternity leave hiatus.

2022: Takes Break from Tennis

In 2022, Svitolina took a break from professional tennis to give birth to her first child.

July 2023: Supports Olga Kharlan

In July 2023, Svitolina voiced support for Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan, who was disqualified at the World Fencing Championships for not shaking the hand of her defeated Russian opponent. Svitolina called the FIE's disqualification "disrespectful" towards Ukrainians.