The 31-year-old Ukrainian matched the world number one at times. But in the end, Elina Svitolina had no chance in her first Australian Open semifinal. Aryna Sabalenka won in straight sets, 6–2, 6–3.
After the match, it is customary to thank your opponent. But as long as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, with support from Belarus, Svitolina refuses to shake hands with Russian and Belarusian players.
After the loss, she left the arena immediately.
For her, the Grand Slam tournament is over. Sabalenka is preparing for the final against Kazakhstan's Yelena Rybakina, who defeated American Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 6–3, 7–6 (9–7).
