Svitolina beat Veronika Kudermetova at the Australian Open to improve to 7-0 against Russian players since the start of the war.

After her victory, Elina Svitolina wrote "the spirit of Ukraine" on the camera in English and explained her message. Read also: Svitolina powers past Dolehide into Australian Open third round “This fighting spirit I demonstrate reflects the Ukrainian character.

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 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 the third time.

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.