Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina confidently begins her battle at the 2026 Australian Open, having a clear plan and preparation strategy.
Tournament Preparation
The athlete shared that together with her coaching team, they have found unique methods to maintain peak performance. "In reality, it all comes down to finding balance," Svitolina noted.
Game Mindset
"The first round of a Grand Slam tournament is very challenging. Everyone is maximally prepared and incredibly motivated," the tennis player emphasized. She stressed the importance of focusing on each match individually.
Preparation Specifics
An interesting aspect of her preparation involved joint training sessions with her husband Gaël Monfils, during which she undergoes extremely intensive loads.
First Match
In the first round of the Australian Open, Elina will play against Kristina Buksha. The match will begin on January 18 at 04:30 Kyiv time.
