Monfils was at Coca-Cola Arena for Dubai Basketball's game against Barcelona. He and his wife, fellow tennis star Elina Svitolina, are reportedly settling in Dubai. Monfils has praised the emirate's sports facilities and education options for children. No official statement from Monfils or the couple's official channels confirms a permanent move.
Monfils and Svitolina married in July 2021, and their daughter, Skai, was born in October 2022, according to the biographical account published by Espresso.com.pl.
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A passionate basketball fan, Monfils reportedly called the game "a great game" and said the arena had impressed him. His presence confirms he was in Dubai. It does not confirm a change of permanent residence.
Sofascore's player profile lists Monte Carlo, Monaco, as Svitolina's place of residence. That profile entry does not establish where the family currently lives, but it is a reason to treat claims of a permanent move to Dubai cautiously.
Monfils reportedly met leading basketball players in Dubai for the first time during the visit. His appearance at the game supports that he was in the emirate, but the available search material contains no official documentation of a change in residence, tax status or registration.
The move remains unconfirmed. Readers looking for details about the fixture can consult the match coverage.
