Among the starry sky of women's tennis, the name - Elina Svitolina - shines like a bright star. She repeatedly proved that Ukrainian tennis has a powerful potential in the international arena. She brought special pride and recognition to her performances at the Olympic Games, in particular, her incredible victories in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.

Face to face with a legend: Defeat Serena

Memorable match with Serena Williams at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, Elina herself calls the culminating moment of her sports destiny. She not only played against one of the strongest tennis players in the history of this sport, but was also able to emerge victorious, accomplishing a real sporting feat.

"Best career moment? I think it's beating Serena Williams at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. It was amazing. I was still quite young then, so this victory was such a good step in my future. It it was good for my self-confidence, and it was also a pleasant event for Ukrainians," Svitolina said.

Olympic bronze in Tokyo: a landmark victory for Ukraine

The culmination of Elina Svitolina's sporting achievements was not only a victory over Serena, but also winning a bronze medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. This became a real historical success, because Elina won the first medal for Ukraine in the history of Olympic tennis.

"First of all, the match for the bronze medal was very difficult. I conceded, I lost, but then I was able to return to the game and win, to win the first medal in tennis for Ukraine. It was a very special moment for me too", - Svitolina shared her impressions.

Expectations from the 2024 Olympics

Svitolina does not stop at what she has achieved and is already looking to the future. The determination and self-belief that she has carried throughout her career continues to inspire and stimulate new achievements. The Ukrainian star has every chance to conquer new Olympic heights, and her upcoming start at the 2024 Olympics is one of the most anticipated events in tennis.

With such a rich portfolio of victories and a confident performance at the last Games, Svitolina is already part of the sports history of Ukraine. However, on the eve of future challenges, her every step on the court will write new lines of this story. And fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the continuation of this intriguing sports epic.

Editor: Yana Davidyuk