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'War made me stronger': Ukrainian Elina Svitolina upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek

Por: Los Angeles Times Sports July 12, 2023

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The last time Elina Svitolina was a Grand Slam semifinalist — twice, actually, in 2019 — she was pursuing the usual trappings of success in professional sports: trophies, money and fame. Now Svitolina plays for more important reasons. For her daughter, Skaï, who was born in October. For her country, Ukraine, where a war that began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022 continues to this day. And Svitolina firmly believes that those... + full article



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