‘War made me stronger’ says Svitolina after reaching 1/2 at Wimbledon

Elina Svitolina against the odds managed to overcome world No.1 Iga Swiatek and reach the 1/2 finals of Wimbledon.

After the victory the emotional Ukrainian shared that the ongoing war in her country has strengthen her mentality.

“Mentally, I don’t take difficult situations as a disaster,” she said.

“There are worse things in life. I think war made me stronger and also made me mentally stronger.”

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The former world No.3 had a huge support from the crowd at Central Court and made light work of her opponent, despite being the underdog.

Svitolina and the other Ukrainian players at Wimbledon have also had the support of the LTA and the All England Club, which have funded their accommodation and provided them with places to train this summer.

“I’m really thankful for the Championships to also give us extra support,” she said. “Of course, generally speaking, it was unbelievable what England did and is doing for Ukrainians. We can’t thank them enough for doing everything that’s in their power.”