Ukraine's Elina Svitolina said she feels it is her responsibility to bring her country a "little light" after she charged past Russian Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 6-1 on Monday to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Elina Svitolina shared that she hopes to bring “a little light” to the people of Ukraine after her victory at the Australian Open 2025. The 30-year-old reached the quarterfinals on Monday (January 20) by defeating Russian player Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets.

Elina Svitolina produced a significant upset in her third round match at the Australian Open 2025. After defeating World No. 4 Jasmine Paolini, Svitolina appeared for a brief on court interview.

Svitolina is the only Ukrainian to reach the quarterfinals in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that, the 30-year-old defeated WTA No. 4 Jasmine Paolini, Romanian Sorana Cirstea, and American Caroline Dolehide.

Elina Svitolina brought hope to Ukraine with her win over Veronika Kudermetova at the Australian Open, reaching the quarter-finals and continuing her streak against Russian players. Svitolina, motivated by recent events at home,

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Madison Keys is back into the Australian Open semifinals for a third time after her 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win Wednesday over Elina Svitolina of Ukraine.

After his historic win, Monfils returned to Margaret Court Arena and sat in the stands to watch his wife, Svitolina, eliminate the women's No. 4 seed, two-time major finalist Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 at night.

Gael Monfils has joined Roger Federer as the only men to reach the Australian Open’s fourth round at age 38 or older since the tournament field expanded to 128 players in 1988.

Elina Svitolina delivered a stunning first-set comeback before overwhelming Veronika Kudermetova to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, but the Ukrainian did not shake hands with her Russian opponent.

Elina Svitolina overcame a slow start to defeat Veronika Kudermetova and reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the third time. This marks her 12th Grand Slam quarterfinals appearance. She will face Madison Keys next.

Elina Svitolina has rallied from two breaks down in the first set and taken 11 of the next 12 games in a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Veronika Kudermetova to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for

MELBOURNE - Ukraine's Elina Svitolina said she feels it is her responsibility to bring her country a "little light" after she charged past Russian Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 6-1 on Monday to reach ...