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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Tennis players Gael Monfils and girlfriend Elina Svitolina look on from the crowd during the singles match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day Three of the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Tennis players Gael Monfils and girlfriend Elina Svitolina look on from the crowd during the singles match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day Three of the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Social Media helps a lot in keeping in touch with your favorite athletes even during the off-season. Recently, the French-Ukrainian tennis couple, Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina, answered some fan questions on Instagram. In the session, we learned who the better cook is and who rules at the tennis table among many other things.
The 26-year-old Ukrainian has a career high Number 3 ranking while Monfils has reached as far as Number 6. Together since 2019, the couple even has a combined social media handle called the G.E.M.S Life. They are currently holidaying in Spain before the season resume in 2021.
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Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina to spend the holidays together

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK -: Gael Monfils of France celebrates victory after his Men’s Singles first-round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain on day two of the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
Tennis being a traveling sport is often blamed for distance among tennis players’ relationships. But again, technology has now bridged the gap of miles between people. On how they stay in touch with tennis and generally, Elina and Gael talked about their year-long routine.
“We are traveling together most of the year [because] ATP and WTA has many joint events. But if not then FaceTime,” answered the couple.
This led to questions about their lives besides tennis. It revealed that the 2 time Grand Slam semifinalist Svitolina is a better cook than Gael.
Additionally, the couple also revealed how and with whom they are going to celebrate the coming holiday season.
They replied, “Just [the two] of us. Don’t know where yet.”
Following that, the 34-year-old French professional revealed that he naps more than the Ukrainian.
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Monfils and Svitolina shut-eye over marriage questions

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LONDON, ENGLAND – July 11: Elina Svitolina of the Ukraine with her partner Gael Monfils of France warming up before her semifinal match on Centre Court during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon on July 11, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
The duo undeniably makes a fine couple. However, they preferred to remain silent over questions regarding their marriage.
Aside from the talking, Elina and Gael are preparing for the upcoming 2021 Australian Open starting from February next year. Interestingly, both of them have been two-time semifinalisst at a major tournament. They will aim to breach into their first Grand Slam finals Down Under.
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Starting their training in Spain, they might have a strategy in place. But can the power couple now push each other to deliver some great tennis?
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