Elina Svitolina's Journey Ends at the WTA 1000 in Rome

Beginning her campaign from the second round, the Ukrainian player first triumphed over Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, before overcoming American opponents Hailey Baptiste and Danielle Collins in tough matches.

In the quarterfinals, Svitolina faced American Peyton Stearns, ranked 42nd in the WTA. This was their first encounter.

Match Summary: Svitolina vs. Stearns

• Elina started strong, leading 2:0, but lost the next six games to finish the first set 2:6.
• During the second set, Svitolina came back from being down twice, leveling at 4:4 and ultimately winning the set 6:4.
• In the final set, she led 3:0 but Stearns rallied to tie the score; Svitolina lost in the tiebreak 4:7.

Match Results: WTA 1000, Rome, Quarterfinals

Peyton Stearns (USA) — Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 16) — 2:1 (6:2, 4:6, 7:6(4))

Implications of Svitolina's Loss

• This marks Svitolina's third career exit in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 in Rome.
• The top-ranked Ukrainian has lost two matches out of sixteen on clay this season, with her only previous defeat occurring in the Madrid semifinals.
• This is the second time this season Svitolina has exited a WTA 1000 tournament in the quarterfinals.