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Elina Svitolina says war at home in Ukraine has made playing tennis ‘really tough’ | Tennis News
Elina Svitolina says competing amid the ongoing war in Ukraine has been difficult, telling the Sky Sports Tennis Podcast that news from her home country “makes me cry”. Svitolina’s family has been affected by the war in Ukraine, with her grandmother – who she remains in constant contact with – still based in her hometown…
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Coco Gauff rallies past Elina Svitolina in Auckland Classic final
Coco Gauff of the US celebrates winning the final against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their women’s final match during the Auckland Classic tennis tournament in Auckland on January 7, 2024 (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP) Coco Gauff held her nerve to beat Elina Svitolina in a gruelling three-set final on Sunday to retain…
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Wimbledon: Elina Svitolina believes the ongoing war in Ukraine has made her ‘stronger’
Elina Svitolina believes she is “mentally stronger” and “calmer” due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and since returning from maternity leave. The 28-year-old gave birth to her daughter in October and only returned to the WTA tour in April. For her country, where a war that began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022 continues…
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Wimbledon: Victoria Azarenka criticizes ‘drunk, unfair’ fans after being booed off following loss to Elina Svitolina
Victoria Azarenka branded Wimbledon fans “drunk” and not “fair” after she was booed off court following a fourth-round loss to Elina Svitolina. It was the first clash between a Russian or Belarusian player and a Ukrainian at Wimbledon since the lifting of last year’s ban on competitors from the aggressor nations. The crowd, who had…
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Wimbledon: Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina all make it through at All England Club
World No 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a late start and the lack of a Center Court crowd to progress into the fourth round of Wimbledon with a straight sets win over Petra Martic. Swiatek had been scheduled to play second on the biggest venue at the All England Club on Friday, but Andy Murray’s unfinished…
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Wimbledon: Coco Gauff and Venus Williams both knocked out on day one as Sofia Kenin and Elina Svitolina advance
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams were the big names knocked out on the opening day at Wimbledon on Monday. Gauff was the seventh seed but lost to fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-4 4-6 6-2 in a tough contest on Court No 1. It was a hugely satisfying result for Kenin, who won the Australian Open…
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Wimbledon: Andy Murray faces fellow Brit Ryan Peniston; Venus Williams up against Elina Svitolina
Unseeded Andy Murray drew fellow Brit Ryan Peniston following the draw for the first round of Wimbledon with wild cards Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina paired together. The winner of the match between Murray or wild card Peniston, will face either fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas or former US Open champion Dominic Thiem. Men’s projected quarterfinals…
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French Open: Daria Kasatkina hits out after being booed off court following defeat to Elina Svitolina
Daria Kasatkina said she was leaving Paris “with a very bitter feeling” after she was booed off court following her defeat by Elina Svitolina. Knowing Ukrainian players’ stance of not shaking hands with Russian or Belarusian opponents at the end of matches, Kasatkina gave Svitolina a thumbs up, which was reciprocated, before walking to her…
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French Open: Elina Svitolina admits war has changed her, promises to donate Roland Garros prize money to kids of Ukraine
Elina Svitolina, who won the WTA title in Strasbourg just seven months after becoming a mother, has promised to donate her French Open prize money to the children of Ukraine. Svitolina, who is married to French player Gael Monfils, became parents to their daughter Skai in October with the Ukrainian only returning to the tour…
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