Tennis
The battle of two legends. Svitolina signs Venus at the beginning of Wimbledon 2023
Former third racket in the world and former leader of Ukrainian women’s tennis Elina Svitolina (WTA 76) got off to a solid start at Wimbledon 2023.
Defeated the Ukrainian legend in the 1/64th final of the turf major Venus Williams (WTA 558) at 1 hour 30 minutes.
Wimbledon 2023. 1/64 final
Venus Williams (USA) [WC] – Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) [WC] – 4:6, 3:6
It was the 6th meeting of tennis players. The Ukrainian has won the last 5 matches.
For Elina, this is her first victory on turf since 2021. After returning to the Tour, Svitolina played only one game on this surface, where she was crushed by Linda Frugvirtova in 2023 in Birmingham.
In the next round of Wimbledon, Elina will face the winner of the match Elise Mertens (WTA 28) vs Victoria Grunchakova (WTA 129).
Note that Williams Sr. has won 5 Wimbledon titles in his career (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008).
Going to the second round.@ElinaSvitolina beat five-time champion Venus Williams 6-4, 6-3#wimbledon pic.twitter.com/0JXnOuFxFX
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 3, 2023
Appreciation for a great champion.
43 years old @Venuseswilliams Standing ovation as he leaves Center Court#wimbledon pic.twitter.com/YkOwxL8M2g
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 3, 2023
Source: Sport UA
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