The Latest Breaking News from Elina Svitolina

Sabalenka avoids ‘unsafe’ media duty after war grill

Aryna Sabalenka avoided her usual media duties following her latest win at the French Open after feeling unsafe at the prior press conference.

The New Daily · Jun 2, 2023

Tennis: What would Ukraine soldiers think if I shook hands with Russians says Svitolina

Ukraine tennis player Elina Svitolina will not shake the hands of Russian and Belarusian opponents out of respect for the soldiers fighting on the front line following Moscow's invasion of her country last year, she said on Friday.

Reuters · Jun 2, 2023

Aryna Sabalenka opts out of French Open media duties after tense exchange

The Belarusian said she ‘did not feel safe’ in an exchange with a Ukrainian journalist on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

French Open under fire again over no women’s matches in night sessions

Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo had to apologise last year after saying men’s matches had more appeal.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Home favourite Caroline Garcia suffers shock second-round exit at French Open

Garcia saved eight match points but could not find a way through to the last 32

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

French Open: Anna Blinkova overcomes Caroline Garcia's resilience to reach third round

Russian tennis player Anna Blinkova displayed immense determination as she battled through a marathon match against Caroline Garcia, ultimately securing her place in the third round of the French Open on Wednesday.

The Times of India · May 31, 2023

Hope of upset fades as Storm Hunter succumbs to Elena Svitolina at Roland Garros

Storm Hunter's gale of winners subsided and her chance of the greatest win of her career against Ukraine star Elina Svitolina got simply blown away at the French Open.

The New Daily · May 31, 2023

Elina Svitolina battles into French Open third round

NEW DELHI: In an impressive comeback, Elina Svitolina rallied from a set and a break down to secure a victory over Storm Hunter and advance to the third round of the French Open, just 12 hours after her husband Gael Monfils' late-night escape act in Paris.

The Times of India · May 31, 2023

Elina Svitolina advocates for Ukraine on spectacular return

Elina Svitolina beat Martina Trevisan 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the French Open and said ‘these moments bring joy to people of Ukraine’

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023

Elina Svitolina urges tennis to focus on Ukraine support, not issues from war

Svitolina is one of Ukraine’s highest-profile sports stars and has campaigned for more help for her country.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023