In the first match in four months, Elina beat Caroline Wozniacki
Leading Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina commented on her victory in the debut match of the year and shared her plans for the season.
“I’m really enjoying the time my family and I are spending in New Zealand. This is my first time in this beautiful country. And I also won such a wonderful victory today. Caroline is a strong tennis player and I’m glad for her that she’s back on Tour and that we can finally play longer rallies again.”
“What can I say about my return to the court and today’s match? Last year was very eventful, I had incredible fights and victories. I am very pleased with the level I was able to reach in 2023. It’s already a new year and I have even bigger goals for this season. Therefore, I am very happy that I started the new year with a victory and will try to use it as a basis for the future.”
Let us remind you that Svitolina beat Dane Caroline Wozniacki in two sets in the first round of the WTA 250 ASB Classic tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. This fight was Elina’s first in four months. Let us remind you that Svitolina took a break from performing after leaving the US Open 2023 in the third round.
In the second round of the tournament in Auckland, Elina will play with the winner of the duel Elena-Gabriela Ruse (Romania) – Emma Raducanu (Great Britain).
Subsequently, the first racket of Ukraine will start in the main draw of the first major of the year – Australian Open-2024, which will be held in Melbourne from January 14 to 28.
Source: Sportarena
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