“Elina gave an interview after defeating Caroline Dolehide at the Australian Open 2025”, — write: sport.ua
“100th major win? It is a really special moment that I have achieved this result. I did not expect that someone would come prepared to my match and bring a balloon with the number “100” (laughs). It was very sweet. I forgot to take it with me, but I will come back and get it.
Returning from a leg injury? Well, to be honest, there were ups and downs. I try to prioritize my health, I try to work hard in the gym after this injury. It was not easy, I will say frankly. For one month I didn’t do anything at all, I was on crutches, I couldn’t walk, stepping on my right foot. So now I’m trying to make up for it and strengthen her. I also generally work on my footwork on the court. That’s a lot of hours of training. I feel that the team and I are doing well. Yes, every day I try to do my best.
Motivation? I’m always hungry for competition. Last year I had this problem with my leg and also had back problems. It is very difficult when you are not feeling 100% physically. I had a hard time with this last year. But now I feel that I have new strength thanks to the new leg (laughs). My motivation is very high, I feel good on the court.
Support Gael? We talk a lot about tennis with him, we watch matches, share thoughts about each other’s game and generally just discuss tennis. I think it helps us. But when we are away from tournaments, when we come home, we switch from tennis and enjoy our time as a family with our daughter and also with our dog (laughs). Therefore, yes, we are completely disconnecting from tennis.”
In addition to Dolehide, Svitolina also won against Sorana Kirsti at the Australian Open. In the third round of the major, Elina will meet the 4th ranked player in the world Jasmine Paolini from Italy.
