Ukraine's Elina Svitolina extends winning streak against Russian players with ‘fighting spirit’ - The Ukrainian spoke of her added motivation after beating Veronika Kudermetova to reach the quarter-fi

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina (left) refuses to acknowledge Russian opponent Veronika Kudermetova at the end their foourth-round match

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.

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

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,

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 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.

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina recovered from a sub-par first 20 minutes to charge past Russian Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 6-1 on Monday and reach the last eight of the Australian Open for the third time.

A semifinal spot is on the line when 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic and No. 3-ranked Carlos Alcaraz meet in the last match of Day 10 at Rod Laver

MELBOURNE—Novak Djokovic was at the center of another Australian Open row on Monday while defending champion Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in

Monfils was struggling with a back injury at the start of the fourth set as Ben Shelton advanced to the quarter-finals