Svitolina has set a new Ukrainian record by winning 100 matches at Grand Slam tournaments.
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina has won her second-round match at the Australian Open.
This victory marks a milestone for her – the 100th in Grand Slam tournaments, which are the biggest tennis events.
If the second-ranked player from Ukraine reaches the semifinals of the Australian Open, she will achieve 30 wins at this tournament.
Number of Svitolina's Wins in Grand Slam Tournaments
- Australian Open – 27
- French Open – 29
- Wimbledon – 20
- US Open – 24
Currently, Elina has already secured $290,000 in prize money for reaching the third round of the tournament.
It’s worth mentioning that another Ukrainian player, Dayana Yastremska, also celebrated a milestone by winning her 20th match in Grand Slam events, becoming the sixth Ukrainian to achieve this feat.
Ukrainian Players with the Most Wins in Grand Slam Tournaments
- Elina Svitolina – 100
- Lesia Tsurenko – 38
- Ekateryna Bondarenko – 29
- Marta Kostyuk – 27
- Alona Bondarenko – 26
- Dayana Yastremska – 20
Background. Previously, Mind reported on how Yastremska and Svitolina advanced to the third round of the Australian Open.