Svitolina reaches final of prestigious tournament in Dubai: how the Ukrainian beat the world’s fourth-ranked player
21 February 06:18
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina won a dramatic victory over the world’s fourth-ranked player, Coco Gauff of the United States, and advanced to the final of the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai (UAE). This is the first final of this level for the Ukrainian since 2018, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
The match lasted over three hours and ended with Svitolina winning 6:4, 6:7, 6:4.
How Svitolina defeated one of the strongest tennis players in the world
The semifinal match between Elina Svitolina and Coco Gauff was one of the most intense matches of the tournament.
First set: the Ukrainian’s comeback
The American tennis player started confidently and took a 3:1 lead after a break. However, Svitolina managed to turn the tide of the game:
- she evened the score to 4:4
- made a break
- and confidently finished the set 6:4.
The Ukrainian showed character and psychological resilience.
Second set: dramatic tiebreak
The second set was a real test for both athletes.
Svitolina had four match points but failed to convert them. As a result, Coco Gauff won the tiebreak 15:13 and evened the score at 1:1.
Third set: Svitolina’s decisive break
In the final set, the battle was fierce for every game.
The tenth game was crucial, when the Ukrainian managed to make a decisive break and finish the match in her favor — 6:4.
In total, the match lasted 3 hours and 6 minutes.
Match statistics
Svitolina demonstrated a high level of play:
- 3 aces
- 2 double faults
- 6 break points converted out of 11
- Third victory over Coco Gauff in five head-to-head matches
Final score:
Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) – Coco Gauff (USA) — 6:4, 6:7, 6:4
First WTA 1000 final for Svitolina since 2018
Reaching the final of a WTA 1000 tournament was an important achievement for the Ukrainian tennis player.
This is her first final at this level in six years.
WTA 1000 tournaments are among the most prestigious competitions in women’s tennis after Grand Slam tournaments.
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Who will be Svitolina’s opponent in the final
In the final of the tournament in Dubai, Svitolina will play against another American tennis player, Jessica Pegula, who is in the top 5 of the world rankings.
The final match will take place on February 21.
The significance of this victory for Ukraine
The victory over Coco Gauff confirmed that Elina Svitolina is back in top form and once again capable of competing for titles at the highest level.
This success also strengthens the Ukrainian’s position in the WTA world rankings and increases her chances of winning new titles in 2026.
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