Svitolina–Monfils sail into US Open mixed doubles semifinals
Married tennis stars Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils advanced to the US Open mixed doubles semifinals, extending their successful partnership at Flushing Meadows.
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Kostyuk powers into Paris semis, dedicates win to Ukraine
Marta Kostyuk beat fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in the French Open quarter-finals to become the first Ukrainian woman in the Open era to reach Roland Garros singles semi-finals; she dedicated the victory to Ukraine amid war and will face Mirra Andreeva in the semi, riding a 17-match clay-winning streak this season.
Pegula Clinches Dubai Title, Notches 10th WTA Crown Ahead of Birthday
Jessica Pegula defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 in Dubai to win her 10th WTA title and first of 2026, capping a run of seven straight semi-finals; the American world No. 5 celebrated a strong start to the year as she approaches her 32nd birthday.
Rybakina Climbs to No. 3 as Mothers Enter Top 10 and Teens Lead a New Wave
Elena Rybakina rises to No. 3 in the latest WTA rankings after her Australian Open title, narrowing the gap on No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Elena Svitolina and Belinda Bencic both return to the Top 10, marking the first time two mothers have been in the Top 10 simultaneously. A notable youth surge follows, with Iva Jovic breaking into the Top 20 and Tereza Valentova cracking the Top 50 as several teenagers post career-high moves. Elise Mertens also reclaim the No. 1 spot in doubles. The update highlights Rybakina’s form, a historic motherhood milestone, and a rising wave of young players.
Sabalenka Faces Post‑Semi Controversy Over Alleged Expletive Toward Svitolina
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-3 in the Australian Open semifinal, then appeared to mouth an expletive at her Ukrainian rival, igniting a debate amid Svitolina’s anti‑war stance and calls to ban Russian/Belarusian players; Sabalenka later praised Svitolina in press remarks.
Sabalenka defies grunting controversy to reach Australian Open final
Aryna Sabalenka navigated a hindrance call over her on-court grunt in the Australian Open semifinal against Elina Svitolina, used the dispute as fuel and rolled to a 6-2, 6-3 victory to reach a fourth straight Australian Open final. She’ll face Elena Rybakina, who defeated Jessica Pegula, with Sabalenka aiming to extend her Open-era final streak alongside a historic trio of past champions.
Sabalenka Clinches Aussie Open Final as Svitolina Skips Post-Match Handshake
Sabalenka beat Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Australian Open final, where she will play on Saturday; there was no post-match handshake as Svitolina's policy on not shaking hands with Russian/Belarusian players amid the Ukraine conflict was in effect.
Sabalenka and Svitolina into Australian Open semis as Gauff exits in racket-shattering fashion; Alcaraz also advances
Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina reached the Australian Open semifinals after Coco Gauff’s racket-shattering quarterfinal exit, with Sabalenka set to meet Svitolina in the semis, and Carlos Alcaraz also advancing by beating Alex de Minaur.
Gauff's Melbourne heartbreak: Svitolina ousts her in a fiery QF
American Coco Gauff was eliminated from the Australian Open in the quarterfinals by Elina Svitolina in Melbourne, and her frustration showed as she smashed a racket on the court after the loss.