# Monfils defends Svitolina against 'venomous' criticism

Tennis player Gael Monfils has defended his wife Elina Svitolina after she faced what he called venomous criticism. The intervention highlights concerns about personal attacks and online abuse directed at athletes. It draws attention to the pressure public figures face over their comments and decisions.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/ckz7xn4xep1go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:47:19 GMT