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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Svitolina is refreshed after a mental health break and into Australian Open's 3rd round

Australian Open Tennis - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Fresh from a mental health break at the end of last year, Elina Svitolina is through to the third round at the Australian Open and feeling rejuvenated.

The 12th-seeded Svitolina, who lost in the quarterfinals here last year to eventual champion Madison Keys, beat Linda Klimovicova 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday and will next face No. 23 Diana Schnaider.

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