“Elina’s ex-sponsor Yuriy Sapronov assessed the tennis player’s chances against the number one ranking”, — write: sport.ua
– Yuriy Anatoliyovych, please rate the chances of Elina Svitolina in the semi-finals of the Australian Open against Aryna Sobolenko. Will she be able to overcome the number one world ranking?
– Of course, there are chances. Of course, Sobolenko has been in great shape for several years. It is the first racket of the world.
However, the recipe for victory over Sobolenko exists for Svitolina! Success will come if Elina plays as psychologically calm as she did against Coco Gauf. At the same time, Belarusians should be forced to be psychotic and nervous. Mental outbursts are in Arina’s blood.
Undoubtedly, Arina’s team worked well with her, she is confident in herself and became less psychotic. If you play with her blow for blow, then there is no chance. Elina also understands this.
Svitolina will be able to move Sobolenko along the back line. Belorussian should not be left out of the account. If it is approximately equal during the game (1:1, 2:1, 2:2, 3:1, 3:2, etc.), then our athlete will have a chance of success.
Svitolina has considerable experience, so she understands all this. I always remind Elina that winning the Helmet is her dream. And it’s real.
Not only Serena Williams achieved this at the age of 30. It also succeeded, for example, Angelique Kerber (Germany), Li Na (China). How is Svitolina worse than these tennis players? nothing That’s why I hope for the best and believe in Elina, Sapronov said.
Elina Svitolina (WTA 12) advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Australian Open by defeating world number three Coco Gauff of the USA in straight sets.
