In the Australian Open Round of 16 on Sunday, No. 75-ranked Veronika Kudermetova meets No. 27 Elina Svitolina.Kudermetova enters the Round of 16 after her two-set win on Saturday over Beatriz

Elina Svitolina shared that she hopes to bring “a little light” to the people of Ukraine after her victory at the Australian Open 2025. The 30-year-old reached the quarterfinals on Monday (January 20) by defeating Russian player Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets.

Svitolina beat Veronika Kudermetova at the Australian Open to improve to 7-0 against Russian players since the start of the war.

Eva Lys looks to continue her streak of luck against Iga Swiatek in the round of 16 of the Australian Open, while Elina Svitolina will be tested by Veronika Kudermetova.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Elina Svitolina of Ukraine gestures during her fourth round match against Veronika Kudermetova of Russia at ...

Elina Svitolina beats Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets ( 6-4, 6-1) at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne to set up a clash with American Madison Keys.

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina (left) refuses to acknowledge Russian opponent Veronika Kudermetova at the end their foourth-round match

Elina Svitolina continues her great start to the season and has been through to the Australian Open quarterfinal, while Elena Rybakina suffered a round-of-16 loss. On Monday, the Ukrainian ousted world No. 75 Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 6-1.

Elina Svitolina delivered a stunning first-set comeback before overwhelming Veronika Kudermetova Monday to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, but the Ukrainian did not shake hands with her Russian opponent.

Down 1-4 to Veronika Kudermetova, Elina Svitolina roared through 11 of the final 12 games sealing a 6-4, 6-1 sweep to reach the AO quarterfinals. Photo credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Unleashing a massive uppercut,

Elina Svitolina brought hope to Ukraine with her win over Veronika Kudermetova at the Australian Open, reaching the quarter-finals and continuing her streak against Russian players. Svitolina, motivated by recent events at home,

Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals, overcoming illness, while Lorenzo Sonego ended Learner Tien's dream run. Madison Keys surprised Elena Rybakina, and Elina Svitolina uplifted Ukraine by defeating Veronika Kudermetova.