The first racket of Ukraine Elina Svitolina failed to reach the quarter-finals of a major tournament in Indian wells.
For the extension of his magnificent winning streak Svitolina fought with the first racket of Spain Garbine Muguruza. Ukrainka won the last two head to match and was considered a favorite in the quarterfinals.
Muguruza started the match confidently and seemingly effortlessly was one game from victory in the opening set. With the score 2:5, Svitolina defended his serve, and then forced the opponent to commit several blunders and did a back break. Moreover, frustrated by the State lost two games, but an unexpected gift Svitolina did not use – with the score 6:5 Elina are unable to apply for a set and tie-break at the crucial moment the Spaniard played flawlessly.
In the second set Svitolina played more aggressively and quickly established a comfortable advantage. Ukrainian made three breaks with one missed game on his serve.
At the beginning of the decisive set Svitolina has not implemented the break-point, then lost his serve. To Wind back the confidence and Svitolina without first filing became easy prey for the aggressive Spanish tennis player.
For an exit in the 1/8 finals of the major tournament in Indian wells Elina Svitolina has earned over 77 million dollars in prize money but jeopardize their place in the top 10 of the WTA rankings. To circumvent Ukrainian woman can Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki.
Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 10) — Garbine Muguruza (Spain, 7) — 6:7, 6:1, 0:6
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