Updated On: 31 May, 2023 08:43 AM IST | Paris | ANI
Following her title win in Strasbourg, she celebrated by donating her prize money to help children in her homeland. Svitolina has promised to do the same at Roland Garros

Ukraine`s Elina Svitolina reacts after winning against Italy`s Martina Trevisan during their women`s singles match on day two of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Simonne-Mathieu in Paris. Pic/AFP
Former world no. 3 Elina Svitolina triumphed in her first-round match against Italian 26th seed Martina Trevisan 6-2 6-2 on Monday at the French Open. Svitolina has now advanced to the French Open second round.
Svitolina stated in a post-match interview that the war in her home country (Ukraine) has affected her deeply, according to Sky Sports.