The second racket of Ukraine Elina Svitolina (No. 27 WTA) achieved a difficult victory in the third round of the Australian Open.. The match with Italian Yasmine Paolini (No. 4 WTA) ended with a score of 2:6, 6:4, 6:0.

The first set was unsuccessful for the 30-year-old from Odessa. Despite the early score of 2:1, she lost serve three times, allowing Paolini to confidently finish the game with a score of 6:2. The turning point happened in the second game, where the Ukrainian tennis player showed her character.

After an equal start and a 3:2 score, she began to dominate the court, stealing key plays. The set ended in favor of our compatriot – 6:4.

The third set was a triumph for Svitolina. She started aggressively, instantly scoring a break and seizing the initiative. Paolini completely fell apart and began making mistakes after mistakes. As a result, the Ukrainian athlete was able to put the steering wheel on her opponent – \u200b\u200b6:0.

Commenting on the victory, Elina could not contain her emotions.

" I was so inspired after my husband's sensational victory the day before. The first set didn’t go the best way for me, but then I improved and tried to find my shots in the second set, my game. And I succeeded.

My start was definitely not good, but I supported myself, especially since it’s my coach’s birthday. I told myself that I needed to stay in the rallies as long as possible, since the first set was short,” the Ukrainian said during a flash interview.

The tennis player added that she is very glad that the Ukrainians support her here in the stands: “My people fight every day, and I also try to demonstrate this victorious spirit that the Ukrainians demonstrate.” Leaving the court, Svitolina wrote on the camera “I love Ukraine”.