The Credit One Charleston Open will mark Elina Svitolina’s comeback to the Hologic WTA Tour in the coming month. The former World No. 3 took a main-draw wildcard and will compete in the renowned WTA 500 event alongside five other current Top 10 athletes. Before taking a break and welcoming her first child, daughter Ska, with her husband and fellow tennis professional Gael Monfils, Svitolina last competed a year ago in Miami.
Svitolina started documenting her return to training on social media after Ska was born in October. Raemon Sluiter, best known for guiding now-retired Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens to the Top 10, will coach Svitolina in her comeback, according to a report from the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf. Raemon Sluiter will also be the Ukrainian’s new coach for her comeback.
Elina Svitolina in 2023
Currently ranked no.
875, the Ukrainian played her last match on the 24th of March 2022 when she was overcome by world no.140 Heather Watson 4-6 6-3 7-6(4) in the 2nd round in Miami (draw).Currently, during this year the Ukrainian has managed to achieve an overall 5-8 record.