Elina Svitolina
- Former world No. 3, 2020 Olympic Games bronze medalist
Elina Svitolina returned to the tour in April 2023 after giving birth to daughter Skai, whom she shares with fellow tennis player Gaël Monfils, in October 2022. Just months after her comeback, the Ukrainian lifted her first title as a mother in Strasbourg.
Svitolina has continued her strong form this year, winning the Auckland title one year after husband Monfils captured the ATP trophy at the same event.
💬 “Motherhood has given me a whole new level of motivation. Now, I’m not just playing for myself—I’m playing for my daughter, showing her that women can chase their dreams and succeed.
“It’s also helped me put things in perspective—when I step on the court, I give it my all, but at the end of the day my family is my greatest victory.”
Taylor Townsend
- Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion, doubles world No. 1
After welcoming her son, AJ, in 2021, Taylor Townsend became the first mother in women’s tennis history to reach world No. 1 in doubles.
Since becoming a mom, Townsend has won Wimbledon 2024 and the Australian Open 2025 alongside doubles partner Katerina Siniakova. Her standout 2026 season has already included titles at Indian Wells, Miami, and Madrid, while she also reached her first WTA singles final in Austin.
💬 “Being a working mom, it’s not easy. Coming back with trophies kind of just shows that it was worth it.”
