Elina Svitolina wins in Auckland: the Ukrainian won her 19th WTA title

Elina Svitolina's victory at the WTA 250 tournament

According to Главком: Elina Svitolina became the champion of the WTA 250 tournament held in Auckland, New Zealand, defeating Wang Xinyu in the final. This victory marked Svitolina's 19th title at WTA tournaments and her first since April 2025. In the final match, the Ukrainian, who was seeded first, won the first set with a score of 6:3.

The second set was more intense and ended in a tiebreak, in which Svitolina triumphed with a score of 7:6(6). This title is Svitolina's 12th on hard courts, highlighting her successes on this type of surface.

Plans of Ukrainian tennis players

Meanwhile, Marta Kostyuk announced her plans to play for the Ukrainian national team in 2026. It is also known that four Ukrainian tennis players will participate in the doubles draw of the first Grand Slam of the season. The battle for the title in Melbourne will take place from January 18 to February 1.

This victory for Svitolina not only underscores her recovery after a long hiatus but also indicates the growing competition among Ukrainian tennis players. With upcoming competitions such as the Grand Slam in Melbourne, Ukrainian tennis players have the opportunity to showcase their achievements on the international stage, which may positively impact the promotion of tennis in Ukraine.