Elina Svitolina vs Eva Lys 2026 Berlin Round of 16 WTA Match Highlights

And try to become the first home player to make the quarterfinals at this event since it began in 2021. It is Elina Skvitalina who faced and beat Lise in Stuttgart in Germany on the indoor clay. Now they're playing on the grass. Now, I have a head starter, starter, serve. Skvitalina to begin on serve. And what a start. What a job with the backhand kicking it. Second break point. Second time produces a first serve. A good one on the break points. Saves the break points. Although I think she thought she missed that. It was 17 seeds and a break point converted. Skvitalina now taking control of the first set. That one she does make a few times when Skvitalina has hit that backhand crosscourt. And I'm in a salute here when she made her comeback. Oh, it's so, so smart by Skvitalina. Came in behind it. First set goes the way of Elina Skvitalina. She was going to face the first break points in the set. Skvitalina got through it. Is this where she makes her move with the second set? Skvitalina took that opportunity. Made it. Unloaded on the forehand. Made that as well. Not the power that time. Now these to finish. First serve percentage in this set. Nice hit that was for the second time this season on German soil. Elina Skvitalina defeats Ivalice. This time coming on the grass in Berlin. Resistance from these, especially right at the end of that second set. Skvitalina with that big smile who does go through the quarterfinals in Berlin. She gets the better of these 6-3, 6-2. Congratulations Elina. What was the special challenge playing Eva on this surface in front of her home crowd? Yeah, not an easy task, but you know, I was a good match from my side. Very pleased, you know, to be here to win two matches now. And yeah, to continue to play here. It's pretty much flawless how you played in round one and in round two. Are you surprised how easily you are adapting to grass? A little bit, but just trying to focus on myself, on my game. And I feel, you know, grass is a little bit unexpected, you know, in the way of like, you have to adjust really quick, you know, really quick turnaround from the clay court. So yeah, for me, it's all about putting a lot of work and trying to enjoy as much time as I can on the grass. A lot of players say the hardest thing on grass is the movement. It doesn't seem to be a problem for you, or do I see this wrong? It's okay, I take it, you know. After clay courts, long rallies, I think I get stronger. And that's why on grass, you know, it takes a little bit of time, but I'm happy so far. You've played quite a while on this tour. First as a single, now you're a mom with a kid. I know your life has changed, but has anything changed once you walk onto the center court? Not really. I mean, my fighting spirit is still here, so that's why I'm continuing playing. And yeah, just I think maybe my preparation is a bit different, a bit more face time with my daughter and my husband, you know. But yeah, not much changed, to be fair. I am wondering, do you know by any chance who the most successful moms are of all time on the tennis tour? I would say it would be Kim Clesters, probably. And Serena Williams, obviously. Not quite. Margaret Court Smith, but that goes way back. Kim actually won three Grand Slams after she became a mom, only one before she became a mom. Have you ever exchanged ideas with her? No, actually. But I saw, you know, she was happy with the way I was coming back. And yeah, I heard she gave an interview about me. And yeah, it was cool. It's nice to have some inspiration from her. She's such a legend. And of course, you know, winning Grand Slams after you become a mom is very special. Well, you're playing great tennis. We'll see more of you. You're in the quarterfinals. Congratulations and best of luck.