Ukraine’s top-ranked player Elina Svitolina has earned a place at the 2026 WTA Finals, marking her first appearance at the elite season finale since 2019. Telegram channel @odesaoda reported the qualification on Sunday, October 18.

The competition is set to bring together the year’s eight leading players in Indian Wells, California, from November 8 to 15. Svitolina sealed her berth following a campaign highlighted by titles in Auckland and at the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome.

The Odesa-born player also reached the Dubai final and advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open, Indian Wells and Toronto. On international duty, she helped Ukraine claim a historic silver medal in the Billie Jean King Cup final.