Svitolina Advances to French Open Third Round
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina secured her spot in the third round of the 2026 French Open with a strong performance against Kaitlin Quevedo. With resurgent form, she looks set to challenge more players, including Tamara Korpatsch.
Highlights
- •Elina Svitolina advances to the third round of the 2026 French Open after defeating Kaitlin Quevedo 6-0, 6-4 in straight sets.
- •Improving from her opening match against Anna Bondar, Svitonila showed resilience and regained confidence on court.
- •German player Tamara Korpatsch makes a standout performance by advancing to the third round for the first time at this age (31) and defeating Wang Xinyu in the process.
In a solid performance at the 2026 French Open, Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina cruised past Spanish qualifier Kaitlin Quevedo in straight sets on Wednesday. This win secured her spot in the third round of this prestigious event.
serving a powerful display reminiscent of her victorious run to the Italian Open title earlier this month, where she defeated world number 126, Kaitlin Quevedo 6-0, 6-4. "It was a great match," said Svitolina post-victory. "She acknowledged that starting strongly in the first set was key to her success.
Overcoming Early Challenges
A notable highlight of the tournament so far has been Svitolina's journey. While she displayed some vulnerabilities in her opening match against Hungary's Anna Bondar, barely scraping through with a deciding-set tie-break, her victory over Quevedo illustrated a marked improvement.
With this win, Svitolina extends an impressive run as she prepares for a challenging yet hopeful third-round matchup against Germany's Tamara Korpatsch. Korpatsch secured a significant breakthrough by advancing to the French Open's third round at 31 years old and defeating Chinese player Wang Xinyu.
In her build-up, Svitolina had showcased resilience in the face of tough competition, especially during this year's Australian Open semi-final where she made waves. Her next opponents will undoubtedly test her mental and physical endurance to uphold their status as a contender in Paris.
