Nearly two hours into her second quarter-final in as many grand slam tournaments back after maternity leave, Elina Svitolina had done everything right.
The world No. 1 is out of Wimbledon, and so is the top ranked American woman.
Unseeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina stunned world No. 1 Iga ลwiฤ tek, winning 7-5 6-7 6-2 in a Center Court classic to reach the Wimbledon semifinals.
Elina Svitolina reached the Wimbledon semifinals by beating top-ranked Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 three months after returning from maternity leave.
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina said Russia's invasion of her home country has made her stronger following her 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 victory against Iga Swiatek.
The Ukrainian is giving hope to her country during war and stunned world No 1 Iga Swiatek to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Even the world's best players are not immune to crippling nerves as Iga Swiatek discovered when her Wimbledon dreams were turned to dust in a 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2 ...
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine continued her run of upsets Tuesday at Wimbledon with a three-set victory over top-ranked Iga Swiatek to reach semifinals.