Elina Svitolina pulled off a jaw-dropping escape in Auckland, clawing back from the brink to win a tense three-set battle against Sonay Kartal. Down 5-3 in the final set, Svitolina’s relentless defense and nerves of steel carried her through a dramatic tiebreak. She now faces rising American teen Iva Jovic in the semifinals, while Alexandra Eala and Wang Xinyu round out the final four. With the Australian Open just around the corner, these matches are turning into must-watch tennis. Who’s your pick to take the Auckland title? #Sports #Tennis #Auckland