Svitolina: "I would like to see more equality in the economic prizes of ATP and WTA tournaments"

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Elina Svitolina appeared before the media after advancing to the quarterfinals of Indian Wells, although in a way she would have liked the least, following her opponent's withdrawal. The Ukrainian wanted to start her speech with a message of respect towards Katerina Siniakova, wishing her a speedy recovery.

Beyond what happened on the court, Svitolina shared interesting reflections on various topics ranging from gender equality in tennis to the war in Ukraine, her relationship with Gaël Monfils, and the support she has received from her upcoming rival, Iga Swiatek, in recent years.

Gender Equality in Tennis

"I would like to see more equality in prize money in WTA tournaments because in Grand Slams, we are equal, but there is still a big difference in 250, 500, and 1000 tournaments. Some tournaments have achieved it already, so I would like to see more cases like that. I think many things have changed since I started many years ago. We also see that there is a lot of interest in women's tennis; the semifinals and finals attract large audiences. I believe we also deserve a bit more in that regard. The calendar has improved. It has improved a lot. Now there are usually women's and men's matches in evening sessions."

What I Have Learned from Monfils

"I would say he is a very calm person. I think he spends less time outside, tries to save a bit more energy. He is eight years older than me, so he preserves energy much more, and his game is also more physical. I think he has passed on to me a bit of that way of managing energy. I don't really know. I also think it's a good question for him: what has he learned from me."

Preparing Matches against Unknown Opponents

It's a bit different because I watch some videos on YouTube and try to find content about that player. Sometimes I face players I have never seen play on TV, not even in the locker room or elsewhere. So, I do some research, and my coach also works a lot on that. When we talk tactics, he shows me videos of how that player plays, the combinations, the patterns she usually repeats. I would say I prepare those matches a bit more. When I have played against an opponent several times, I don't usually watch as many videos."

Swiatek's Support for Ukraine

"I definitely feel that it has been somewhat forgotten. I am still very connected to it because I have my family there, my friends, and I go back quite often. But I think, with other wars happening in the world, it's no longer a headline topic for some time. Swiatek was one of the first who truly supported Ukraine. She wore the ribbon for a long time and spoke many times about the war. We also organized the charity match for Ukraine, and a lot of money was raised for the cause. For me, she has always been, and will always be, the player who has done the most in that sense."

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