Elina Svitolina Wins Tense Roland Garros Opener
Elina Svitolina won her Roland Garros opener 3-6, 6-1, 7-6 (10-3) over Anna Bondar.
She felt overwhelmed with emotions during the match.
The Ukrainian tennis player was playing her first Grand Slam match since winning the Internazionali BNL d'Italia title.
She beat three of the Top 4 players in Rome, moving up to No. 7 in the rankings.
Elina Svitolina's husband, Gael Monfils, was scheduled to play his potential last match at Roland Garros.
The win was a test of her mental and physical strength, and she passed with a neatly carved drop volley.
Elina Svitolina has won Rome before, but faltered in Paris.
She is now a popular dark-horse pick for the Roland Garros title.
Elina Svitolina will face her next opponent, looking to build on her momentum.
She thanked her fitness coach for making her the athlete she is now.
The Ukrainian player is determined to go all the way in the tournament.
And she has the support of the French crowd, who applauded her almost as one of their own.
But she knows it won't be easy, with tough opponents ahead.
So she will need to stay focused and use her experience to her advantage.
Elina Svitolina's recent title win in Rome has given her newfound confidence.
She is now a leaner, meaner, and more aggressive player.
The 31-year-old player is ready for the challenge ahead.
With her higher seeding, she will face tougher opponents, but she is ready.
Elina Svitolina's opponent, Anna Bondar, was a tough one, with a heavy forehand.
But Elina Svitolina's tenacity won out in the end.
She steadied herself and closed out the match with a win.
The match was a tense one, with both players giving it their all.
In the end, Elina Svitolina's experience and skill won out.
She is now one step closer to her goal of winning the Roland Garros title.