"For me is no excuses to complain, I have an amazing life": Ongoing conflict serves as motivation for Svitolina to 'be better every day'

Elina Svitolina commented on the difficult moments that Ukraine is going through after her victory over Venus Williams at the 2023 Wimbledon.

The former world No. 3 took a year off from the WTA tour due to mental health issues following the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine, and later due to her pregnancy. Despite a significant drop in the rankings, Svitolina quickly made a comeback by winning the WTA 250 Strasbourg Open, which helped her climb positions, and she is now ranked No. 67 in the live rankings.

On this occasion, the Ukrainian player shared her perspective on the events in her country and the constant updates she receives from her family.

"Yeah, it's been, when I wake up, I always check news. Every moment that I'm not on the court I'm checking how my family is doing, how the situation is in Ukraine, monitoring all the time what is happening and how me and my foundation, the team around me, how we can help in that particular moment for some kids, for my family, for friends, for anyone," she said in her post-match press conference.

"I don't think about that at all. I don't know. Maybe, yeah, I could have, maybe I could have not, and I don't know," Elina Svitolina said

"This in many ways motivates me as well to go out there, to play, to practice, you know. People are having horrible times in Ukraine right now, and for me is no excuses to complain, because I have an amazing, an amazing life, I cannot complain. This in many ways motivates me to go and practice and train and be better every day," she added.

After defeating the American legend Venus Williams in the first round, Svitolina will have a tough match against the 28th seed Elise Mertens, who defeated Viktoria Kuzmova in the opening round.