Elina Svitolina
Svitolina upsets Swiatek in Indian Wells quarters amid Tennis Channel broadcast backlash
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Elina Svitolina defeated world No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals on March 13, advancing to the semifinals against Elena Rybakina. The Ukrainian's tactical play secured her second career win over Swiatek, extending her tour-leading 19 victories and perfect 6-0 record in three-set matches this season. However, Tennis Channel's coverage, which prioritized men's match discussions, drew widespread fan criticism.
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7, 6-2 to claim the Italian Open title in Rome. The victory marked her return to the top of a WTA 1000 event eight years after her previous triumph there.
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Iga Swiatek fell to Elina Svitolina 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 in the Italian Open semifinal on May 14. After defeating Jessica Pegula to reach her first semifinal of 2026, she still viewed the Rome campaign as progress ahead of the French Open.
Elina Svitolina advanced to her fourth Australian Open quarterfinal by beating eighth seed Mirra Andreeva 6-2, 6-4 in straight sets on Sunday night at Rod Laver Arena. The 31-year-old Ukrainian relied on her experience to outmaneuver the 18-year-old Russian, setting up a blockbuster clash with Coco Gauff. This victory marks Svitolina's 14th Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.