Famous Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina, who holds the 14th position in the WTA world ranking, is on the list of nominees for one of the most prestigious awards in the world of team tennis-The Heart Award. This honorary prize is awarded to athletes who not only demonstrate high skill on the court, but also show exceptional courage, strength of spirit and devotion to their team at Billy Cup Gin King.
The Heart Award is a distinction that emphasizes not only sports achievements, but also the personal qualities of players that inspire their teams and fans, demonstrating true leadership and combat character in the most difficult matches.
In 2025, Svitolina was especially distinguished during the qualification stage of the Billy Cup Gin King. Her efforts helped the national team of Ukraine for the first time in history to reach the final round of this prestigious team tournament. Elina won two important victories in qualifying matches against Poland and Switzerland, demonstrating not only her tennis skill, but also the morale and support of the command spirit.
Competition at The Heart Award this year is very strong. Together with Svitolina in the list of nominees - talented tennis players from around the world: Sonya Kartal from the United Kingdom, Victoria MBOCO from Canada, Bernard Feather from the United States of America and Nen Shibahara from Japan. Each of them was distinguished by this year a special contribution to the speeches of their national teams, demonstrating examples of dedication and leadership.
