Svitolina stays in WTA Finals hunt after remarkable fightback sees off Muchova
Elina Svitolina staged a remarkable comeback to beat Karolina Muchova 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 and remain in contention for the WTA Finals title.
Svitolina looked to be heading out of the tournament when she was a set down and required an eight-minute medical timeout. However, the Ukrainian recovered strongly to win the next two sets and keep her hopes alive of reaching the semi-finals.
Tournament significance
The victory comes after Svitolina was defeated 6-4, 6-0 by Mirra Andreeva in her opening round-robin match. The WTA Finals represents the last tournament of the season, where players often battle through fatigue and minor injuries.
It was not an easy task to do. I was pretty angry at myself, after the first match and after the first set also. Things didn't go my way, so I tried to direct this anger towards the ball and found my game in the end.
Next steps
Svitolina acknowledged the physical toll of the tournament, noting that everyone is tired and struggling with various issues. She plans to use the next 48 hours to recover, with ice baths and treatment for her injuries as she prepares for her next match.
The Ukrainian emphasized the importance of giving her all in each remaining match, knowing that elimination is a constant threat in the high-stakes tournament.
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