Power couple Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina share birthday wishes for their daughter Skai

Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina have shared their boundless love for their daughter Skai as they mark her first birthday.
Young Skai was born during the 2022 tennis baby boom and shares a birth month with Alisa Medvedev daughter of Daniil.
Both Monfils and Svitolina were formerly ranked in the top ten and have amassed double-digit championships on the ATP and WTA tours. They began dating in 2019 and were wed in April of 2021. In October 2022, Skai, their first child, was born.
They shared images of Skai on her first birthday and emotional remarks on Sunday, October 15. Monfils shared a few images of his daughter sitting next to him during a practise session alongside messages of love and well-wishes.
“Skai, today, as we celebrate your first birthday, my heart is filled with emotions,” Monfils wrote.
“Every moment spent by your side reminds me of how lucky I am to have you. Your smile, your laughter, and even your tears have brought a unique color to my daily life.
“You’ve truly illuminated and transformed my world. For you, my little gem, I wish all the imaginable happiness and all the wonders life has to offer. Happy first birthday, my little princess.”
Meanwhile, Svitolina would also post a handful of snaps of her daughter Skai and wrote a touching messsage on social media.
“Happy 1st birthday to the sweetest little girl. May your day be filled with laughter, joy, and lots of cake. You bring so much happiness to our lives, and we are grateful for every moment with you. Here’s to a lifetime of love, happiness, and endless adventures. We love you more than words can express. Happy birthday, our precious angel.”
The family are currently all together in Stockholm where Gael Monfils is taking part in the ATP 250 event known as the BNP Paribas Nordic Open.
Svitolina has lauded her husband’s support through difficult times that has tainted the happy moments in their relationship with war in Ukraine weighing heavily on her.
“He has been there every step of the way,” she said in 2022.
“He is a huge support for me. Obviously, he’s seeing me every single day, not in the best moods. There have been ups and downs, so I’m really thankful for the support that he’s been giving me. I know that it’s also tough for him to see me in a bad mood, being sad. And I understand that sometimes can be tough for him, but I really appreciate his love and all the support that he’s been giving me.”
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