The strongest tennis player in Ukraine, Elina Svitolina (10th in the world), who defeated the second in the world Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals, and in the semifinals – the world's top racket Iga Swiontek from Poland, became the winner of the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Rome for the third time in her career with a prize fund of 7.2 million euros.
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In the decisive match, the 31-year-old Odessa woman faced the 2023 US Open and 2025 Roland Garros champion, 22-year-old American Coco Gauff, and defeated the world's No. 4 6:4, 6:7 (3), 6:2, winning her 20th singles title (in 25 finals).
The triumph at the tournament in the Italian capital, which Svitolina won in 2017 and 2018, brought Elina 1 million 55 thousand 285 euros in prize money and 1000 rating points, which will allow the Ukrainian to rise to 7th place in the updated world ranking.
“It's hard to believe that it's been eight years since I won this title,” said Elina Svitolina . “I'm very, very happy with these two weeks here. I want to congratulate Cori on a great tournament, and also your team. You are such a great champion. I hope we have more battles in the future.”
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I want to thank my team. This year I suffered a heavy defeat in the final in Dubai. I had 19 titles and I was aiming for my 20th. I told my coach that it would be great if I had a round result by the end of my career. He told me that hopefully we will get it this year. Thank you very much, guys, for your hard work.
I've been playing matches until late at night these past two weeks. It's been incredible to see you guys stay up and support us. It's just incredible. This is probably one of my favorite tournaments. You guys make it even more special.
And of course, I want to thank all the people in Ukraine who supported me and watched the matches at night, being in bomb shelters. I want to thank you for all the support. Thank you. Glory to Ukraine.”
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Let's add that Elina Svitolina is having a successful season. Before her triumph in Rome, she won the tournament in Auckland, reached the semifinals of the Australian Open and the final in Dubai, and was also in the semifinals of Indian Wells and Stuttgart.
Previously, “FACTS” reported that Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk became the champion of the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid.
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