Wimbledon: Elina Svitolina beats Iga Świątek enter the Semifinal 

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Elina Svitolina pulled off one of the most important upsets of Wimbledon 2023.

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Elina Svitolina defeated top-ranked Iga Swiatek in three sets to reach the semi-finals in London on Tuesday.

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Svitolina had performed in the previous two major semifinals. But has not reached the final of any Grand Slam.

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The Ukrainian will try again against world number 42 Marketa Vondrousova of Czech Republic on Thursday at the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

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"I'm really happy that I have the chance to play here again," Svitolina said.

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He said “I played a great match in a great atmosphere. It was a really incredible feeling for me."

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Svitolina, ranked No. 76 in the WTA Tour singles rankings, won 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 in the quarterfinals.

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Swiatek hit a total of three ace 37 winners and converted 3 of 5 break point opportunities in a match that lasted 2 hours, 51 minutes on Center Court.

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