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CHV. Jimenez Kasintseva vs K. Kawa · 6-2 6-4 3-1 · Set 3 · Modena (Italy) - QualificationCHG. I. Justo vs L. E. Ambrogi · 6-4 7-5 4-0 · Set 3 · San Miguel de TucumanITF WM. Brengle vs S. Yamalapalli · 6-2 1-1 · Set 2 · W35 Decatur, ILITF MO. Baris vs A. Fenty · 6-3 6-1 6-3 · Finished · M25 Wichita, KSWTAV. Golubic vs V. Erjavec · 7-5 7-5 6-4 · Finished · NottinghamWTAZ. Sonmez vs L. Tararudee · 2-2 · Set 1 · NottinghamCHJ. Fearnley vs F. Romano · 6-3 7-6(4) 6-4 · Finished · IlkleyWTAO. Selekhmeteva vs T. Preston · 6-4 1-0 · Set 2 · NottinghamATPL. Sonego vs N. Basilashvili · 11:00 · HalleATPM. Landaluce vs T. Gentzsch · 11:00 · HalleATPR. Collignon vs R. Bautista-Agut · 11:00 · HalleATPM. Bellucci vs A. Bolt · 11:00 · HalleATPA. Vukic vs H. Wendelken · 11:00 · LondonATPZ. Svajda vs M. Damm · 11:00 · LondonCHV. Jimenez Kasintseva vs K. Kawa · 6-2 6-4 3-1 · Set 3 · Modena (Italy) - QualificationCHG. I. Justo vs L. E. Ambrogi · 6-4 7-5 4-0 · Set 3 · San Miguel de TucumanITF WM. Brengle vs S. Yamalapalli · 6-2 1-1 · Set 2 · W35 Decatur, ILITF MO. Baris vs A. Fenty · 6-3 6-1 6-3 · Finished · M25 Wichita, KSWTAV. Golubic vs V. Erjavec · 7-5 7-5 6-4 · Finished · NottinghamWTAZ. Sonmez vs L. Tararudee · 2-2 · Set 1 · NottinghamCHJ. Fearnley vs F. Romano · 6-3 7-6(4) 6-4 · Finished · IlkleyWTAO. Selekhmeteva vs T. Preston · 6-4 1-0 · Set 2 · NottinghamATPL. Sonego vs N. Basilashvili · 11:00 · HalleATPM. Landaluce vs T. Gentzsch · 11:00 · HalleATPR. Collignon vs R. Bautista-Agut · 11:00 · HalleATPM. Bellucci vs A. Bolt · 11:00 · HalleATPA. Vukic vs H. Wendelken · 11:00 · LondonATPZ. Svajda vs M. Damm · 11:00 · London
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Elina Svitolina
WTA · World No. 8

Elina Svitolina

UAUkraine · Age 31 · Born 12 September 1994

About

Born in Odesa, Ukraine on September 12, 1994, Elina Svitolina turned professional around 2010. She broke through with her first WTA title at the 2013 Baku Cup as a teenager and first entered the top 10 in 2017. A former world No. 3, she has won 19 WTA singles titles. As of April 2026, she is ranked No. 7 with 3,910 points, having won Auckland for her 19th title, reached finals in Dubai and semifinals at Australian Open and Indian Wells.

Profile updated 8 Jun 2026
Right now
8
WTA rank
4,315
Ranking points
22
Career titles
#4
Career-high rank

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In the news

“"Entering a tournament not in my best form and still making the semis means a lot, so hopefully I can take this momentum into Indian Wells and Miami."”

  • Bondar stuns Svitolina in straight sets in Madrid opener
  • Muchova defeats Svitolina in Stuttgart semifinals
  • Svitolina first to 20 wins in 2026 beating Jones in Miami
  • Rybakina beats Svitolina to reach Indian Wells final
  • Svitolina upsets Swiatek to reach Indian Wells semifinals
  • Pegula beats Svitolina in Dubai for 10th WTA title
News last refreshed 13 Jun 2026
How they play

Playing style

Elina Svitolina is a defensive baseliner known for her consistency, court coverage, and ability to turn defense into offense. Her sturdy backhand and deep, penetrating groundstrokes make her dangerous in extended rallies, absorbing pace from aggressive opponents while counterpunching effectively. This tactical identity excels on clay and grass, frustrating power players through superior movement and low-error play.

Serve
Svitolina's first serve reaches up to 110 mph with improved precision and placement in recent years. Her second serve is a vulnerability, often weak and prone to being attacked for return winners.
Groundstrokes
Her backhand is the stronger, more reliable stroke, hit deep down the line even on the run; forehand is consistent with moderate power, capable of low-risk winners from defensive positions when opportunities arise.
Movement
Exceptional court coverage and defensive ability allow her to extend rallies; accelerates well to short balls with good reactions, preferring clay and grass surfaces.
Weakness
Lacks penetrating power compared to modern big-hitters, struggling against low-error aggressive players who target her weaker second serve and limit her counterpunching opportunities.

Surface splits

Career surface splits.

Hard
67.1% 330–162
Clay
66.3% 120–61
Grass
52.7% 29–26

Notable rivalries

Simona Halep
Svitolina leads 6-5 including two WTA 1000 finals in Rome 2017/18 where she won both. Memorable Wimbledon SF 2019 won by Halep.
Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka leads 6-1 recently; beat Svitolina in AO 2026 SF. Svitolina's sole win in Madrid 2025.
Caroline Wozniacki
Svitolina leads with key wins like Toronto 2017 final 6-4 6-0; recent matches competitive as tennis moms.
Jessica Pegula
Pegula leads 5-3 recently; beat Svitolina in Dubai 2026 final after epic Gauff SF.
Career

Career snapshot

22
Career titles
#4
Career high
2011
First season
SeasonYear-end rankW–LTitles
2017653–145
2018444–154
2019639–220
2020526–102
20211536–191
20222405–80
20232521–121
20242330–180
20251436–151
2026135–01

Team and equipment

Head coach
Andrew Bettles
Height
174 cm
Plays
Right-handed
Backhand
Two-handed
Coach
Andrew Bettles
Racquet
Wilson Blade 98
Apparel
Nike

Career highlights

  • Won 2018 WTA Finals beating Sloane Stephens
  • 4 WTA 1000 titles: Dubai 2017/18, Rome 2017/18
  • 4 Grand Slam semifinals: Wimbledon 2019/23, US Open 2019, AO 2026
  • 19 WTA singles titles including Auckland 2026
  • Year-end No. 3 in 2019
  • Olympic bronze medal 2020 (doubles)
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