Ukrainian Oleynikova enters the top-100 WTA for the first time: third title of the season

According to glavcom.ua: Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oleynikova won her third WTA 125 title of the season, surprising French player Leolia Jeanjean in the final of the tournament in Collina (Chile) with a score of 7:5, 6:2. This is the tenth consecutive victory for the athlete from Ukraine, who also won the title in Tucuman (Argentina).

Path to Victory

Oleynikova has achieved victories over various opponents: Elizabeth Mandlik (USA) 6:2, 6:2; Sada Nahimana (Burundi) 6:0, 6:2; Polona Hercog (Slovenia) 6:3, 7:6(4); Laura Samson (Czech Republic) 7:6(4), 6:2 and Leolia Jeanjean (France, 3) 7:5, 6:2 in the final.

For her victory, Oleynikova received $15,500 in prize money, 125 ranking points, and rose to the 95th position in the world WTA ranking. The tennis player herself is extremely happy with this victory and is preparing for future challenges. She also thanked Ukrainian defenders for the opportunity to train at home in Kyiv.

“I feel amazing right now because this is a title and it is very important for me. The tournament is incredible, and I am really happy about this victory. And also – thanks to this victory, I will enter the top-100 tomorrow. So yes, this is very important.

This is a very important victory for my father. He is currently in the army, defending Ukraine, and it is incredibly hard. I am trying my best to become the athlete he wanted me to be, because it was his dream. He believed that I would enter the top-100 when no one else believed. I can't wait to call him because I know what this means to him.

At the same time, tennis player Elina Svitolina decided to suspend her participation in competitions until the end of 2025 due to psychological burnout, which prevents her from playing at full strength and delighting fans with her game. She plans to rest and prepare for future tournaments.

Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oleynikova became the owner of her third WTA 125 title of the season, winning the final in Collina (Chile) against Leolia Jeanjean. This victory was her tenth consecutive and helped her enter the top-100 of the world ranking. Oleynikova expressed her gratitude to Ukrainian defenders and pride in her parents for their support and belief in her.