A dejected Elina Svitolina left Centre Court, having fallen in the last 4 of Wimbledon for the second time. After losing in straight sets (6-3, 6-3) to the unseeded Marketa Vondrousova, she fulfilled her media obligations like a true professional. It was here that the Ukrainian was faced with another situation that required her to think on her feet. The 28-year-old’s reply was one that focused on the pure emotions of sport.

Seemingly caught off-guard, Elina Svitolina was not her usual effusive self when asked about the post-match formalities on Saturday. The fallen semi-finalist’s disappointment at her defeat took precedence over everything else.

Elina Svitolina sidestepped a question about Saturday’s final

Elina Svitolina has a firm stance on post-match formalities with Ukrainian and Belarusian players. However, that was the last thing on her mind at SW19. Deep into the media session, she was asked about Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, potentially having to present Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus with the Venus Rosewater Dish.

The Ukrainian tennis star opted to not give a direct answer to that query. Instead, she opted to reflect on her own unsuccessful bid at securing a maiden Grand Slam title.

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Elina Svitolina said, “Right now, I’m not in a good state of mind to reply to this question and I will not be here. Yeah, I’m just upset that I’m not playing and not taking that trophy from her.”

The possibility was on the cards, but it will not be a factor as Tunisian Ons Jabeur eliminated the 2023 Australian Open champion from the mix.

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Despite her disappointment in London, Svitolina expressed her happiness as she was able to inspire people back home thanks to her foundation’s efforts.

Elina Svitolina believes in the power of sports to help Ukrainian kids

The Ukrainian wildcard’s dream run to the last 4 at Wimbledon was not an individual journey. Svitolina had distinguished home support in the Royal Box, with the Ukrainian ambassador Vadym Prystaiko and his wife, Inna, cheering her on. Apart from this, she had millions of her compatriots watching her aim to better her 2019 Wimbledon run. She has achieved this through the Elina Svitolina Foundation, which is focused on ‘Changing Lives Through Tennis’.

In the same press conference, the 28-year-old spoke about wanting another chance.

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