Svitolina defeated the fourth-ranked player in the world and reached the 1/8 finals of the Australian Open 2025.
18.01.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
18.01.2025
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Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina progressed to the 1/8 finals of the Australian Open 2025.
In the 3rd round, the Ukrainian managed to defeat the fourth-ranked player in the world, Jasmine Paolini (Italy), in three sets.
Australian Open 2025. 1/16 finals
Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) [28] – Jasmine Paolini (Italy) – 2:6, 6:4, 6:0
Sensational. @ElinaSvitolina's #AO2025 run ain't over yet.@wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis • #AusOpen • #AO2025 pic.twitter.com/WyccRwfbem
This was the first meeting between the competitors. In the second set, the Ukrainian significantly improved her game, while Paolini began to make more unforced errors.
Svitolina will compete against 'neutral' Veronika Kudermetova (WTA 75) for a place in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
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