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Elina Svitolina: Why Winning Never Felt Like Enough
Episode 27
Monday, 28 September, 2026
Elina Svitolina opens up about the pressure to win, the fear of losing, and learning that a Grand Slam won’t define her worth.In this episode of Tennis Insider Club, Elina joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran for an honest conversation about the expectations that shaped her career—from leaving home at 12 and feeling she needed to win almost every match, to dealing with Grand Slam disappointments and finding a healthier relationship with tennis.She shares the difficult parts of her comeback after pregnancy, how quickly expectations returned with her results, and why she needed to step away when the emotional weight became too much.We also talk about life with Gael Monfils, the advice he gave her about winning a Grand Slam, raising their daughter Skai, representing Ukraine, and finding purpose beyond the tennis court.Elina still believes she can win a Grand Slam. She also believes she can have a great career—and a happy life—without one.CHAPTERS00:00 The pressure to win: episode preview00:40 How Elina started playing tennis02:25 Junior success and the difficult road to turning pro05:35 Leaving home at 12 and pressure from her parents09:15 Changing her mindset and coping with painful losses11:45 Why a Grand Slam won’t define her career14:45 Working with a psychologist and Gael’s perspective17:25 What keeps her motivated19:30 Ukraine, her foundation, and finding balance beyond tennis23:50 Pregnancy and uncertainty about returning25:25 The reality of coming back after childbirth29:35 How success brought the pressure back31:20 Becoming a more aggressive player33:00 When tennis became too much—and taking a break37:10 Recognizing emotional exhaustion39:30 Learning to listen to yourself41:15 Life, love, and training with Gael Monfils44:45 How motherhood changed her priorities46:45 Would she want her daughter to play tennis?50:40 Managing expectations around winning a Grand Slam52:45 The nerves of watching each other compete53:50 Her advice for young tennis playersWhich part of Elina’s story resonated with you most? Tell us in the comments.Subscribe to Tennis Insider Club for more honest conversations with the people behind professional tennis.Hosted by Caroline Garcia and Borja Duran.#ElinaSvitolina #TennisInsiderClub #Tennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
