Elina Svitolina def. Iga Swiatek 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 — Italian Open 2026 Semifinal

Match recap

Elina Svitolina defeated Iga Swiatek 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 in the Semifinal of the Italian Open 2026.

Elina Svitolina flipped the rivalry on the return, converting 6 of 9 break chances against Iga Swiatek while saving 11 of 16 herself in a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 semifinal at the Italian Open. Swiatek cashed just 5 of 16 break points (31%) and couldn't find a hold in the decider, dropping serve as the match turned. Six double faults for Svitolina nearly cost her — but at 69% break points saved, she kept escaping.

Match stats

Iga Swiatek: 2 aces, 61% first serves, 1 double fault, 5/16 break points. Elina Svitolina: 2 aces, 55% first serves, 6 double faults, 6/9 break points.

Profiles: Iga Swiatek · Elina Svitolina — Italian Open 2026

Head-to-head

Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina have met 8 times, with Iga Swiatek leading the head-to-head 5–3.

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