Interesting to hear from Elina Svitolina that she and husband Gael Monfils aren’t traveling with their daughter Skai, citing how stressful and disruptive traveling the tour would be for an infant.
@BenRothenberg That’s because what Elina craves most is attention She does the Tik toks with Gael, large wedding with a nice ring, honey moon phase, new child. And now all the novelty is wearing off. It’s woefully apparent being a good parent to Skai comes second to seeking attention 👍🏻
@BenRothenberg I wonder how Gael can justify collecting wild cards and travelling around the world catching first and second round exits instead of being with their small child? At least Elina's career is still alive, but Gael is on the brink of retirement, very puzzling.
@BenRothenberg I feel sorry for the child. The parents are apparently realizing that the tour may not be so good for children, despite what some TC commentators say about how wonderful it is that active WTA players have children. I hope things work out well for all.
@BenRothenberg Their losing the vital importance of bonding between parents and their baby. It’s a shame.
@BenRothenberg A lot of judgemental posts on this thread. For those saying other players travel with their kids, only one of the parents is a player. Besides the 4 GS, the ATP and WTA play in different locations. It is hard enough on the couple, let alone the child to be separated. Stop judging
@BenRothenberg Good grief - people travel for work all the time. Kids don’t go.
@BenRothenberg They are wonderful parents. Right call.
@BenRothenberg Even more of a reason to hate the classless @ElinaSvitolina. Can’t separate politics from sport and now just has kids and let’s other people raise them during their critical years. “Mama Elina” lol start calling her breeder Elina bc the mama is not present in the upbringing.
@BenRothenberg The judgemental comments here are just awful 🙄. They aren’t leaving the child 4 months with a stranger. Many were raised by grand parents, aunts&uncles. The baby is young, I’m sure when she’s a bit older they will take her around. Also Gael doesn’t have years of playing still.