Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina continues her resurgent 2026 season this week at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha. Currently ranked No. 9 in the world, the 31-year-old is demonstrating some of the most clinical form of her career following a deep run at the Australian Open last month.
On Tuesday, 10 February 2026, Svitolina dominated her compatriot Dayana Yastremska in the second round, securing a 6-1, 6-4 victory in just over an hour. The win sets up a Round of 16 clash against Anna Kalinskaya, scheduled for today, 11 February 2026, at approximately 7:35 PM local time.
| Stat Category | Details (As of 11 Feb 2026) |
|---|---|
| Current WTA Ranking | No. 9 |
| 2026 Win/Loss Record | 11–2 |
| Career Singles Titles | 19 |
| Recent Best Result | Australian Open Semifinalist (Jan 2026) |
A “Liberated” Approach to the Game
Svitolina’s early-season success follows a significant mental shift. Speaking to reporters in Doha, the former world No. 3 revealed she has found a new sense of peace regarding her career legacy. Despite having reached multiple Grand Slam semifinals (Wimbledon, US Open, and most recently the 2026 Australian Open), she remains without a Major title.
“I’m okay if a Grand Slam never comes,” Svitolina stated this week, citing motherhood and her return to the Top 10 as factors that have provided her with a broader perspective. This “liberated” mindset appears to be paying dividends on the court; during her recent Australian Open run, she delivered a stunning 6-1, 6-2 upset of Coco Gauff, a performance analysts described as one of the most dominant of her career.
Doha Outlook
As the 7th seed in the Doha draw, Svitolina is positioned in a challenging half that includes defending champion Amanda Anisimova. Her 11–2 start to the year marks her strongest opening to a season since 2018. If she bypasses Kalinskaya today, she is projected to face either Iga Świątek or Elena Rybakina in the later rounds, both of whom she has challenged closely in recent months.
Off the court, Svitolina continues to use her platform to advocate for Ukraine, maintaining her policy of declining post-match handshakes with players from Russia and Belarus, a stance that was again observed following her semifinal loss to Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne last month.