Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina shared her emotions from the victory in the Premier category in Dubai, during which she rozrroma Russian woman Daria Kasatkin.

"It was very difficult. I won the last year's stage. Everybody expected me to win again. Everyone expected that I would do this very easily, although there were a lot of good players in that tournament. And of course, for me it was nice that I won again, "- said the sportswoman on the air" Snidanku 1 + 1 ".

Also, Svitolina shared her plans on how to reach the first stage among the best tennis players in the world.

"When you get to a higher level, you just have to win big tournaments. There are already more points. Every day to train, every day to 100% of the laid out in training, in tournaments, "- she said..

The tennis player stressed that for the development of an athlete in Ukraine sponsorship is important. According to her, Ukrainian tennis players need to work 3-4 times more than foreign players, to better show themselves.

"Abroad Sasha (Dolgopolova, - ed.. ) and I will be recognized much more than in Ukraine. We still try to promote Ukraine, "said Svitolina, noting that in Ukraine they have started talking more about tennis.

In addition, the athlete said. how to solve the problem of frequent travel and climate change.

She stressed that in such conditions there must be preparation, and also it is important to observe the regime and use a lot of water.

Svitolina shared that she does not yet have a loved one and is completely focused on training and competitions.

"Now my heart is free. Now, as always, most of the time I spend on tennis. And for me it is now in priority, "she said..

When asked why she misses her most of all in Ukraine, the sportswoman replied that for her grandmother's pancakes.