‘I Want to See My Grandmother’ – Amid Difficult Ukraine Situation, 28YO Elina Svitolina Makes Heart-Breaking Revelation About Her Family

Elina Svitolina, the prominent Ukrainian tennis player currently ranked as the world number three in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, has opened up about the deep-rooted sense of safety and security she feels in her unsettled homeland. Despite Ukraine being engulfed in a state of war, Svitolina boldly declares that mentally she finds solace and reassurance in Ukraine more than anywhere else in the world.

Despite safety concerns, she remains determined to return and be present in the lives of her loved ones, embodying the enduring strength that comes from embracing one’s roots.

Svitolina’s deep connection to her homeland and a yearning to return

Amidst the turmoil of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Elina Svitolina made a conscious decision to prioritize her well-being and the health of her unborn child. Stepping away from the tennis court for a year, she dedicated herself to supporting her compatriots and engaging in various initiatives. Now, as a new mother, Svitolina’s yearning to revisit her homeland and reconnect with her roots has intensified.

“It’s unsafe because the country’s in a state of war. I have to plan it really well with the safety measures and be careful always. But mentally I feel safer in Ukraine than anywhere else in the world,” Svitolina revealed in an exclusive interview with the PA news agency.

“I want to see my grandmother, who is there, my dad was there as well for a couple of weeks. And just to see my friends, to go back to my home. I really miss my country and especially what is now happening, lots of damage to a lot of the cities that mean a lot to me.” Svitolina expressed her longing for home.

The damage caused by the conflict only intensifies Svitolina’s desire to be there and offer support. The determination to visit her loved ones and immerse herself in the atmosphere of her home is a sentiment that resonates with many who cherish their roots.

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Elina Svitolina’s heartfelt admission about feeling mentally safer in Ukraine than anywhere else highlights the deep-rooted connection she has with her homeland. Despite the ongoing conflict and the associated risks, she longs to return to her family, friends, and the cities that have suffered in the midst of turmoil.

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