MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Fresh from a mental health break at the end of last year, Elina Svitolina is through to the third round at the Australian Open and feeling rejuvenated. The 12th-seeded Svitolina,

Day 6 at the Australian Open brings several intriguing women’s third-round matchups, featuring established stars, rising talents, and contrasting playing styles.

Svitolina missed the last few months of the 2025 season, but has been perfect since returning at the start of 2026.

Svitolina ended her 2025 season after an emotionally devastating Billie Jean King Cup performance; with help from husband Gaël Monfils, the recharge helped her make an unbeaten start to 2026.

Tennis power couple Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils have amassed a combined net worth of approximately $40-42 million. Their wealth stems from substantial career prize money exceeding $47 million and lucrative brand endorsements.

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina will play in the final of the WTA Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand for the second time after beating American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (5), 6-2 in a semifinal

Elina Svitolina will head to the Australian Open after winning her 19th WTA Tour title at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina produced another gritty performance to beat Sonay Kartal in three sets and reach the semifinals of the WTA Tour stop in Auckland, where she will face American Iva Jovic.

In the second round, Svitolina faced Poland’s Linda Klimovicova (No. 134 WTA). The 21-year-old Polish player was making her debut in the main draw of the Australian Open and in any Grand Slam tournament.