French Open order of play on Wednesday
Order of play on the main showcourts on the fourth day of the French Open on Wednesday (play begins at 0900 GMT unless specified, prefix number denotes seeding):
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French Open: Elina Svitolina wants to bring 'joy' to Ukrainians - 'It's important to give them this light'
Elina Svitolina says she is hoping to bring «joy» to the people of Ukraine on her return to competitive action. The Ukrainian is competing at a Grand Slam for the first time in 16 months having taken maternity leave from the tour before giving birth to her first child with her husband, Gael Monfils. Ad During that time Russia's war on her home country has raged on.
'Treasure moments on the court' - Elina Svitolina reveals home life helps her return to tennis at 2023 French Open
Elina Svitolina told Eurosport that a settled family life is the basis of what she needs in her career where she can «treasure moments on the court.» The Ukrainian defeated Martina Trevisan 6-2 6-2 to reach the second round of the French Open on Monday, and speaking to Mats Wilander for Eurosport, she discussed her return to the sport. Ad She said: «Yes, feeling good, slowly getting there, back into it, back into a good rhythm, back to a good level.
Svitolina wants practical help for Ukraine not tennis rows over handshake
Elina Svitolina urged tennis to focus on the suffering in Ukraine rather than issues the war is causing within the sport after reaching the second round of the French Open.
Too much 'rubbish' being talked about Ukraine on tour, says Svitolina
PARIS : Discussions about the war in Ukraine on the tennis circuit avoid the important issues and are just empty words that do not support people who are suffering, Ukrainian Elina Svitolina said on Monday.
Elina Svitolina wins 1st WTA title since becoming a mom - ESPN
STRASBOURG, France — Two-time Grand Slam semifinalist Elina Svitolina won her first WTA title in nearly two years — and first since becoming a mother — by beating Anna Blinkova 6-2, 6-3 in the final at the Internationaux de Strasbourg on Saturday.
WTA roundup: Elina Svitolina wins title in France
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina won her first title as a mother, defeating Anna Blinkova of Russia 6-2, 6-3 in the final on Saturday at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France.
Recharged Elina Svitolina reaches title match in France
Elina Svitolina will be looking for her first title since returning from maternity leave after rallying for a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over France's Clara Burel in Friday's semifinal at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France.