Polina Kudermetova vs. Elina Svitolina | 2026 Washington, DC Round of 16 | WTA Match Highlights
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AI GeneratedElina Svitolina defeated Polina Kormeteva in straight sets (7-6, 6-4) to advance to the quarterfinals in DC. Despite not playing at her absolute peak, Svitolina utilized her defensive resilience and powerful hitting to overcome a challenging first set and secure a victory, marking her 10th quarterfinal appearance of her 2026 campaign.
and she only needed one. Svitolina back on track and back level. Svitolina read it that time
but Svitolina bites back. I'm sure she's overly impressed by the way she's played at the moment.
Superb in 2019, made the semis. We've got to credit the defensive work and the resilience
That's perfect. Oh that is sensational. A touch below 60. She really is thumping the ball
and Svitolina has stolen the set. Not at her tip top level and had to repel some swashbuckling
tennis from Polina Kurometeva but Elina Svitolina has found a way to take the set
in a tie break in 52 minutes. She's been terrific. That was one of her better second serves as well.
Great finish. Right back at you. Picked off that time. There's a lot of talent there. She's still
only 23 years old. Nice and aggressive and gives herself a fighting chance. Elina Svitolina
off and running in DC. Not at her brilliant best in that opening set
but she had more than enough in the tank to see off Polina Kurometeva in straight sets
to book a 10th quarter final of an increasingly impressive 2026 campaign. 7-6, 6-4 through to the
last eight.