"God is a woman, cause how on Earth is she doing all of this?" - Tennis fans in awe of Elina Svitolina after she reaches French Open QF

Elina Svitolina advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2023 French Open by taking down ninth seed Daria Kasatkina in the fourth round on Sunday (June 6). After her win, the tennis world came forward to sing the Ukrainian's praises.

Day 8 of Roland Garros saw several surprises and brilliant moments, and one of them was Elina Svitolina upsetting Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 7-6(5). The stirring victory helped the former World No. 3 reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal since coming back from maternity leave, in her very first Slam appearance.

Elina Svitolina gave birth to her daughter Skai last October, and she marked her return to the tennis court in Charleston earlier this year. After a series of disappointing results in WTA tournaments, the 28-year-old stunned Anna Blinkova in the final at Strasbourg last month to win her 17th career title.

Elina Svitolina is having a memorable campaign in Paris too these last few days. She has defeated Martina Trevisan, Storm Sanders, Anna Blinkova and now, Daria Kasatkina, to keep alive her hopes of winning a maiden Slam title.

Following Svitolina's valiant display at Stade Roland Garros on Sunday, tennis fans flocked to social media to applaud her for getting back to the top even after becoming a mother.

"like idc, GOD IS A WOMAN, cause how on Earth is she doing all of this, I am in awe," one Twitter user wrote.

Marty

@Svitoflopina

like idc, GOD IS A WOMAN, cause how on Earth is she doing all of this, I am in awe

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like idc, GOD IS A WOMAN, cause how on Earth is she doing all of this, I am in awe https://t.co/1NPNPiWEDY

Marty

@Svitoflopina

much to think about, like she was in the trenches, got pregnant, came back after delivering a child, went back to ITFs and is playing better than ever, different mindset as well, won her 17th title, got into another grandslam QF just after being back on tour for 2 months...

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much to think about, like she was in the trenches, got pregnant, came back after delivering a child, went back to ITFs and is playing better than ever, different mindset as well, won her 17th title, got into another grandslam QF just after being back on tour for 2 months...

Other fans hailed the 28-year-old for producing top-notch performances regularly without any signs of fatigue.

"Honestly her kid will be so proud of her when she sees this a few years down the line," one fan wrote.

High Blood Pressure

@thetwinkwolff

Honestly her kid will be so proud of her when she sees this few years down the line 🥹🥹 twitter.com/wta/status/166…

wta

@WTA

Magnifique

@ElinaSvitolina secures her place in the quarterfinals, matching her best result in Paris!

#RolandGarros

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Magnifique 💜

@ElinaSvitolina secures her place in the quarterfinals, matching her best result in Paris!

#RolandGarros
https://t.co/FvnMcoMzNH

Honestly her kid will be so proud of her when she sees this few years down the line 🥹🥹 twitter.com/wta/status/166…

Here are a few more reactions from fans:

The Tennis Letter

@TheTennisLetter

Elina Svitolina was out of top 1000 when she made her comeback on April 3rd

2 months later & she has a live ranking of #73

She wasn’t afraid to play ITF’s & small tournaments & do whatever it takes

Comeback story of the year.

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Elina Svitolina was out of top 1000 when she made her comeback on April 3rd

2 months later & she has a live ranking of #73

She wasn’t afraid to play ITF’s & small tournaments & do whatever it takes

Comeback story of the year. 💙💛

https://t.co/KNs60t1aXV

US Open Tennis

@usopen

Have a day, Elina Svitolina!

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Have a day, Elina Svitolina! https://t.co/DgjTytYEnW

Jacopo

@Outoftennis

Elina Svitolina back to the top 100.
#1344 on April 9

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Elina Svitolina back to the top 100.
#1344 on April 9 https://t.co/UdUI9f6ugG

Nick McCarvel

@NickMcCarvel

March 2022: Elina Svitolina plays last match before announcing pregnancy
Oct.: Gives birth to daughter Skaï

Jan. 2023: Resumes training
April: Returns to WTA

June 4th, 2023: Is into the #RolandGarros QFs, her 9th at a major in her career - and first since 2021 USO

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March 2022: Elina Svitolina plays last match before announcing pregnancy
Oct.: Gives birth to daughter Skaï

Jan. 2023: Resumes training
April: Returns to WTA

June 4th, 2023: Is into the #RolandGarros QFs, her 9th at a major in her career - and first since 2021 USO

Ukrainian Tennis • BTU

@ukrtennis_eng

Elina Svitolina in the Roland Garros QF
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BTU; AP Photo; Panoramic

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Elina Svitolina in the Roland Garros QF
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📷 BTU; AP Photo; Panoramic https://t.co/DjNYRqsgWu

Victoire Eyoum

@Vicky_Vick_E

Enjoying watching Mummy athletes coming back from pregnancy and doing great in their field. Go Mrs Monfils @ElinaSvitolina 🏾@rolandgarros Faith Kipyegon just broke the 1500m. And what about Mrs pocket rocket @realshellyannfp 🤩 Well done ladies! 🏾 And Happy Mothers Day!!! twitter.com/WTA/status/166…

wta

@WTA

Magnifique

@ElinaSvitolina secures her place in the quarterfinals, matching her best result in Paris!

#RolandGarros

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Magnifique 💜

@ElinaSvitolina secures her place in the quarterfinals, matching her best result in Paris!

#RolandGarros
https://t.co/FvnMcoMzNH

Enjoying watching Mummy athletes coming back from pregnancy and doing great in their field. Go Mrs Monfils @ElinaSvitolina 💪🏾@rolandgarros Faith Kipyegon just broke the 1500m. And what about Mrs pocket rocket @realshellyannfp 🤩 Well done ladies! 💪🏾 And Happy Mothers Day!!! twitter.com/WTA/status/166…

BirrOrso

@BirrOrso

@WTA @ElinaSvitolina
10 months ago the baby expecting Umpire at Iga's Charity Games, today Happy Mom and the Winner !
Just GaElina !!!
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@WTA @ElinaSvitolina 👏👏👏👏👏
10 months ago the baby expecting Umpire at Iga's Charity Games, today Happy Mom and the Winner !
Just GaElina !!!
🇵🇱🫶🇺🇦 https://t.co/UwgLOq25oU

Jacob Cersosimo

@JacobCersosimo

The best story at #RolandGarros this year! Vamos Elina! twitter.com/josemorgado/st…

José Morgado

@josemorgado

Elina Svitolina, playing her first Grand Slam since giving birth in October, is back into the QFs of a Major for the 1st time since the 2021 US Open.

Beats top 10 Daria Kasatkina for an 8th straight win, 6-4, 7-6(5).

Awaits Sabalenka-Stephens.

What an incredible story!

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Elina Svitolina, playing her first Grand Slam since giving birth in October, is back into the QFs of a Major for the 1st time since the 2021 US Open.

Beats top 10 Daria Kasatkina for an 8th straight win, 6-4, 7-6(5).

Awaits Sabalenka-Stephens.

What an incredible story! https://t.co/qTkEaxpz6s

The best story at #RolandGarros this year! Vamos Elina! twitter.com/josemorgado/st…

NIZA

@legendaryniz

She's been killing it since she returned. Love it. #RolandGarros twitter.com/josemorgado/st…

José Morgado

@josemorgado

Elina Svitolina, playing her first Grand Slam since giving birth in October, is back into the QFs of a Major for the 1st time since the 2021 US Open.

Beats top 10 Daria Kasatkina for an 8th straight win, 6-4, 7-6(5).

Awaits Sabalenka-Stephens.

What an incredible story!

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Elina Svitolina, playing her first Grand Slam since giving birth in October, is back into the QFs of a Major for the 1st time since the 2021 US Open.

Beats top 10 Daria Kasatkina for an 8th straight win, 6-4, 7-6(5).

Awaits Sabalenka-Stephens.

What an incredible story! https://t.co/qTkEaxpz6s

She's been killing it since she returned. Love it. #RolandGarros twitter.com/josemorgado/st…

Daria Kasatkina met with boos from French Open crowd following loss to Elina Svitolina

2023 French Open - Day Eight

After Elina Svitolina's impressive win over Russia's Daria Kasatkina, the audience at Court Suzanne Lenglen showed great support for the Ukrainian. On the other hand, Kasatkina was met with a lot of boos and jeers from the crowd.

Svitolina recently explained the reasoning behind her decision to not shake hands with players from Russia and Belarus. After her third-round victory at the 2023 French Open, the Ukrainian said that she wanted to show solidarity with her country’s government.

Ukraine, for those out of the loop, has been under attack by Russia since last year.

However, Svitolina's comments have elicited a mixed reactions from tennis fans. A few of them have claimed that they understood her view, while others think that players shouldn't be blamed for wars and disputes.

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