“Elina Svitolina gave an interview in Tennis Channel studio”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
Elina remembered that earlier speaking in Madrid tournaments, she had not yet managed to show stable results.
“It was important for me to adapt quickly, switch from playing to open courts. Very satisfied with today’s match, played two good networks. Sonay is able to play at a high level, but I tried to show my best tennis.
Honestly, I still try to find the formula of success in Madrid. I have no outstanding results yet, but every year brings something new, gives new lessons.
Experience is gradually accumulating, and perhaps it begins to work on you. I already spent good matches here, just couldn’t go far beyond the grid. But maybe everything will happen this year. Now I’m just looking for ways to win every match. ”
Further, the Ukrainian tennis player spoke about the main priorities during the performances in the tournaments.
“It is most important for me to stay healthy now. Last season was not easy. I had to finish it earlier through surgery, and I returned to the court only at the Australian Open.
Now my priority is to focus on recovery. To be serious about all the requirements I have to fulfill before matches and workouts to feel good and be ready by 100%.
I know that with the experience I have, I am able to play at the highest level. And I feel I’m still there. ”
In conclusion, Elina told about her daughter Sky.
“In Ski all is well. She feels great and she really likes tennis. She has a small racket, but she likes my big ones more (smiles). She goes to the court and tries to repel the balls. It is very nice to watch it grow. She is very passionate about sports, loves football and tries to play different games.
Now she is looking at us on TV, sees our matches and thinks that Gael and I only do that we play tennis. Although this is probably not far from the truth.
It is especially interesting to watch how it grows. It changes every week, something new appears. She says a lot, and it is very interesting to open this world with her. ”