The first racket of Ukraine Elina Svitolina in Rio de Janeiro sensationally beat the best tennis player of modern times to Serena Williams.
Until today Svitolina never beat Williams Jr., and last date tennis players at Roland Garros ended in a crushing defeat Ukrainian women (1:6, 1:6). Muting patriotism, something similar was expected in Rio too unconvincing Svitolina Chagall in the tournament, having spent the maximum number of sets in victories over Andrea Petkovic and Heather Watson.
Key in the first set, was Svitolina break in the seventh game of the Ukrainian remained twice to apply for a set with Elina than with the active support of the opponents surely did.
Despite the successful start, there was a feeling that Serena will now be added. Who would have thought that the Ukrainian unexpectedly pridetsja to play himself in an unusual attacking tennis. Svitolina decided to take Williams Jr. is her own weapon – Elina more reliable acted in protracted rallies, and that really confused her opponent played more aggressively.
During the second set leading 3:1 but its got a nasty shock – the double error allowed Serena to do a back break and back in the game. In the next game, the unbelievable happened – Williams Jr. corny could not enter the ball in play, committing five double faults. Svitolina has punished an eminent rival, in which nothing more came out – with the score 5:3 Elina with the third match ball wait for the next unforced errors and has won a major victory in his career.
In the quarterfinals of the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, Elina Svitolina will play against two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova. In personal meetings
ahead of the Czech Republic (2:1).
Serena Williams (USA, 1) — Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 15) — 4:6, 3:6
