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Ukrainian Elina Svitolina bounces No. 1 Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon: 'War made me stronger'

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Ukrainian Elina Svitolina delivered one of the biggest surprises at Wimbledon this year when she upset No.

1 seed Iga Swiatek on Tuesday, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2. Svitolina initially received a wild-card entry for the tournament and has been moving through her opponents.

She beat Venus Williams, Elise Mertens, Sofia Kenin and Victoria Azarenka before getting to the Polish tennis star Swiatek. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Ukraine's Elina Svitolina celebrates after beating Poland's Iga Swiatek to win their women's singles match on day nine of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Svitolina only returned to the tennis court three months ago as her home country dealt with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

She’s playing with a heavy heart with her mind on her family back home and her daughter, Skai, who was born in October. "War made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger.

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