The strongest racket of Ukraine Elina Svitolina failed to become a finalist in a major tournament in Beijing series Premier with a prize Fund of $6,289,521.
At the semifinal stage Svitolina for the first time in his career tried to beat Agnieszka Radwanska. The Ukrainian seemed a great chance to take revenge from rivals for the recent defeat in the final of the tournament in new haven.
In the first set from Svitolina had a great chance to take the lead – the Ukrainian was leading 5:3 and there was a single goal from a set-bol on serve Radwanska. The Polish girl came out of the plight, then did not allow the opponent to apply for a set. Svitolina with great difficulty won the tie-breaker in the final game of the set then confidently served Svitolina is preferred to respond with errors.
In the second set upset Ukrainka quickly lost two of their submission. Only when the score was 0:3 Svitolina began to show signs of life – Elina did a back break, and in the sixth game missed two break points. The fight had ended – and then extended its winning streak in matches against Svitolina and crept close to the prestigious title and a million dollars in prize money.
Due to the successful performances in Beijing Elina Svitolina earned 270 thousand dollars and are guaranteed a return in the top 15 of the WTA ranking.
Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 16) – Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland, 16) – 6:7, 3:6
