Elina Svitolina eliminated Victoria Azarenka and qualified for the quarterfinals of Wimbledon

Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) eliminated Victoria Azarenka (Belarus) and qualified for the quarterfinals of Wimbledon tennis championship for women.

The world’s No 76 Elina Svitolina prevailed over the 19th-seeded Victoria Azarenka after a 2-1 (2:6, 6:4, 7:6) in a match that lasted 2:49 hours.

The Ukrainian led by 3:0 in the third set, but conceded a tie. In the tiebreak, she trailed 4-7 before turning it around to 8-7 and subsequently winning the match.

In the quarterfinals, Elina Svitolina will face the top-seeded Iga Swiatek (Poland).

“After the birth of my daughter, this is the greatest moment of my life. The match was very difficult. When I was 0:2 behind in the second set, I heard the audience and started crying. I really wanted to win today. Today the fans gave me a lot of strength”, said Elina Svitolina after the match. “I was thinking how many people are watching me at home and supporting me. I know how much this win means to them. Every moment they can share happiness is special”, added she.