Tennis star Elina Svitolina recently melted hearts on social media by sharing a heartwarming moment between her daughter Skai and the family dog. Married to fellow tennis professional Gael Monfils since April 2021, Svitolina and Monfils welcomed their daughter Skai in October 2022. The couple frequently shares glimpses of their family life, and Svitolina’s Instagram is filled with precious memories of Skai.
In the latest addition to the collection, Svitolina posted a delightful video of Skai bonding with their pet dog. The video captures the adorable interaction between the toddler and the furry family member, showcasing the love and affection in their household.
Svitolina, who has consistently shared moments of their family life on social media, has previously posted pictures of Skai enjoying various activities such as visits to the zoo, outings to parks, and moments at home.
The Instagram post on Monday night featured Skai petting the dog while Svitolina expressed her joy in the background. The caption accompanying the video simply read, “Cuddles.”
While the name of the dog remains undisclosed to the public, it is evident from Svitolina’s posts that the furry companion is an integral part of their family. Last year, on February 25, Svitolina celebrated the dog’s first birthday and referred to it as their “cute troublemaker” in a birthday post on Instagram.
Elina Svitolina has been enjoying a successful start to her 2024 tennis campaign. She reached the finals at the ASB Classic and progressed to the fourth round at the Australian Open. In Auckland, Svitolina defeated former World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki in the first round and went on to secure victories against strong opponents, reaching the final where she faced top seed Coco Gauff.
Seeded 19th at the Australian Open, Svitolina showcased her prowess by advancing through the early rounds before an unfortunate retirement due to a back injury in the fourth round against Linda Noskova. Her comeback to tennis in April last year, following a hiatus due to health problems and emotional exhaustion related to the war in Ukraine, has been marked by a remarkable return to form. Svitolina, once ranked as high as World No. 3, is also relishing the joys of motherhood with daughter Skai.
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