Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina, having defeated Czech Nikola Bartunkova in the round of 16, has reached the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 in Rome, UNN reports.
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The first set, which lasted 30 minutes, ended in Svitolina’s favor – 6:2. The tennis players started the first set by exchanging games, with both athletes managing to convert a break point. At a score of 2:2, Svitolina made a surge and finished the set with a score of 6:2.
The second set, which lasted almost an hour, also ended in Svitolina’s favor – 6:3. The players continued the match until the score reached 3:3. Notably, in all six games, Svitolina and Bartunkova converted break points. After that, Svitolina seized the initiative and ultimately ended the match with a victory – 6:3.
Ultimately, Svitolina managed to break through to the 1/4 finals of the tournament, where she will meet the winner of the pair Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic) – Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan).
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She’s an excellent sports person who also does her best for Ukraine. From her website :
“Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Elina has been actively working for Ukraine’s victory: she serves as a global voice for the country, participates in charity initiatives and fundraising events, supports young athletes, assists the military, and contributes to rebuilding destroyed homes and restoring educational institutions.”