Australian Open 2025: Elina Svitolina swats aside Jasmine Paolini to reach into last 16

Tennis star Elina Svitolina defeated Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open at the Margaret Court Arena of the Melbourne Park on January 18. The star player had an awful start to the game, suffering a crushing defeat in the opening set of the game, but her powerful and ridiculous shots staged her stunning comeback in the next two sets of the game, which allowed her to reach into the pre-quarters.

Svitolina d. Jasmine Paolini 2-6 6-4 6-0

After losing the 1st set, Elina was a different player.

Still getting to every ball & defending beautifully.

But playing more aggressively than ever before.

✅5th Australian Open R16
✅40th top 10 win

Elina 2.0 is scary good.

🇺🇦💙🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/pY05LXUme4

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 18, 2025

The 30-year-old tennis star found her best level when it was needed the most. After witnessing her opponent impose her tennis in the first set of their encounter at the first Grand Slam of the year, the Ukraine-born star gritted her teeth, passed incredible shots, and improved her serve before making some pragmatic adjustments, allowing her to win the second set of the game.

Following that, Svitolina flew across the court amidst some physical discomfort in the game. The final result was in the favor of Gael Monfils's wife, who will be facing now Veronika Kudermetova in the last 16 round.

Elina Svitolina signs the camera after beating Jasmine Paolini to reach Australian Open R16:

“Love Ukraine” 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/vw3HA0zI1a

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 18, 2025

Also Read: WATCH: Gael Monfils breaks into crazy dance celebration after third round win vs Taylor Fritz in AO 2025

I want to say I got inspired after my husband’s win: Elina Svitolina

Elina Svitolina spoke about where her resilience comes from after reaching Australian Open R16

“It comes from all the Ukrainians.. In so many levels we show resilience. We are fighting for what is ours… Fighting spirit is in our blood.” 💙💛

pic.twitter.com/vvKwrHz0e4

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 18, 2025

After the stunning victory in the third round, Elina Svitolina revealed that she got inspired by her husband Gael Monfils's win in the third round against Taylor Fritz. The 30-year-old tennis star also thanked her Ukraine fans who kept supporting and loving her.

Elina Svitolina after beating Jasmine Paolini at the Australian Open

“I want to say I got inspired after my husband’s win.” 🥹

pic.twitter.com/sCwoyIHKqt

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 18, 2025

“I want to say I got inspired after my husband’s win. It comes from all the Ukrainians.. In so many levels we show resilience. We are fighting for what is ours… Fighting spirit is in our blood," Elina Svitolina said after beating Jasmine Paolini at the Australian Open.

Also Read: Australian Open 2025: Elena Rybakina reaches into pre-quarters after battling injury in third round