Tennis fans were left stunned by Elina Svitolina’s defeat of Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.Former World No. 3 Elina Svitolina was on a maternity leave since March 2022, and gave birth to her daughter Skai in October 2022. She resumed her campaign in April this year, and was ranked outside the World’s top 1000.The 28-year-old bounced back to her top form without any delay and clinched her first title upon return at the WTA 250 in Strasbourg in May. She then featured in the quarterfinals of the French Open.The Ukrainian entered the 2023 Wimbledon Championships as a wildcard, and has had a fairytale run so far. She defeated five-time tournament champion Venus Williams in the opening round, followed by a second-round victory over Elise MertensThe 28-year-old next defeated 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin. She got the better of two-time Australian Open champion and former World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka to set up a clash with Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.Elina Svitolina displayed great resilience in the opening set despite being 5-3 (30-0) down against Iga Swiatek. She eventually claimed the opener 7-5. The Ukrainian lost the second set to the World No. 1 in the tiebreak 7-6 (5), but gave a firm response in the decider by claiming two breaks of serve to close out the match 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2.Tennis fans were amazed by the 28-year-old’s outstanding display of tennis to upset the World No. 1 and shared their reactions to the same."Svitolina really came out of maternity leave to win Wimbledon for Ukraine didn’t she," one fan said.eric.@ericthulhuSvitolina really came out of maternity leave to win Wimbledon for Ukraine didn’t she twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again3825A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjSvitolina really came out of maternity leave to win Wimbledon for Ukraine didn’t she twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…"The greatest comeback of all moms," another fan remarked.I Love Animals & Tennis🟧@cheryl_deniece@josemorgado @lawanda50 The greatest comeback of all moms.2@josemorgado @lawanda50 😭😭😭😭 The greatest comeback of all moms.Here are a few more reactions from tennis fans:Phillip Templo Jr. @thejourneymate@Wimbledon @ElinaSvitolina Elina Svitolina is more than capable of winning Wimbledon. She was already a semi-finalist in 2019. She is a better player than Bencic who nearly toppled Swiatek in the previous round.12@Wimbledon @ElinaSvitolina Elina Svitolina is more than capable of winning Wimbledon. She was already a semi-finalist in 2019. She is a better player than Bencic who nearly toppled Swiatek in the previous round.lucefan@lucefan@Wimbledon @ElinaSvitolina Just too good today. Iga had her chances. But Svitolina was just better when it mattered. Still a wonderful effort from Iga on her least comfortable surface breaking new ground and reaching the quarters. Needless to say rooting for Svitolina now. Her and Ons #dontmakemechoose1@Wimbledon @ElinaSvitolina Just too good today. Iga had her chances. But Svitolina was just better when it mattered. Still a wonderful effort from Iga on her least comfortable surface breaking new ground and reaching the quarters. Needless to say rooting for Svitolina now. Her and Ons #dontmakemechooseHugh Kraine@hugh_kraine@Wimbledon @ElinaSvitolina Love Iga, but Elina is just on fire 5@Wimbledon @ElinaSvitolina Love Iga, but Elina is just on fire 🇵🇱🇺🇦Victoria Chiesa@vrcsportsLet it be said: Late-stage matches at Slams so far this year have ~really~ delivered. twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again91A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjLet it be said: Late-stage matches at Slams so far this year have ~really~ delivered. twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Julie Smyth@JulieSmythOttThis story has everything. The great tennis. The emotions. The support. The hug. The friendship. The new mom. The comeback. The upset. Svitolina from Ukraine prevails against world #1 Swiatek of Poland to reach the semis of the most prestigious grand slam. twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again3819A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjThis story has everything. The great tennis. The emotions. The support. The hug. The friendship. The new mom. The comeback. The upset. Svitolina from Ukraine prevails against world #1 Swiatek of Poland to reach the semis of the most prestigious grand slam. twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Jen Voss@jvoss0712What a win .... not just that Svitolina is a wild card after giving birth 6 months ago or that she beat the World #1, but hopefully this gives Ukraine a brief moment of joy right now. twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again2822A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjWhat a win .... not just that Svitolina is a wild card after giving birth 6 months ago or that she beat the World #1, but hopefully this gives Ukraine a brief moment of joy right now. twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Rayshawn Coleman@RayshawnColema2World #1 Iga SWIATEK was ALMOST UNBEATABLE! But not TODAY 100-1 odds twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again3824A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjWorld #1 Iga SWIATEK was ALMOST UNBEATABLE! But not TODAY 🎾 100-1 odds 😳 twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…Natalie Davie@NatDKWhat a way to mark your return from maternity leave - WTA title and now defeating the world's number 1 women's player! Svitolina absolutely smashing 2023 🏿 twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again4143825A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjWhat a way to mark your return from maternity leave - WTA title and now defeating the world's number 1 women's player! Svitolina absolutely smashing 2023 🙌🏿 twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…He likes it! Hey Mikey!@MichaelIretonThe performances being put in by @ElinaSvitolina are jaw-dropping, gobsmacking, amazing, brilliant...She took a break from tennis shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She had a baby. And now she's in the semi-finals at #WIMBLEDON Go, Elina!!! twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again11A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjThe performances being put in by @ElinaSvitolina are jaw-dropping, gobsmacking, amazing, brilliant...She took a break from tennis shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She had a baby. And now she's in the semi-finals at #WIMBLEDON Go, Elina!!! twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Joanna Kersley@JoannaKersleyI am still very proud @iga_swiatek ! Please do not despair! Really well done @ElinaSvitolina . You played superb! twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again4161827A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjI am still very proud @iga_swiatek ! Please do not despair! Really well done @ElinaSvitolina . You played superb! twitter.com/Wimbledon/stat…Asli BCCI Women@AsliBCCIWomenEveryday I hear stories of incredible women and I am in awe!Women are remarkable I tell you. Almost Every woman that you meet, if you sit for long enough and listen,has a story so glorious to tell that you wonder how she overcame what she did! twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again61A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjEveryday I hear stories of incredible women and I am in awe!Women are remarkable I tell you. Almost Every woman that you meet, if you sit for long enough and listen,has a story so glorious to tell that you wonder how she overcame what she did! twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…ouma🍋@bleuunuitI’m so happy for her i might start crying actually twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again4167828A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjI’m so happy for her i might start crying actually twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…Gina Lynn@geensmageeWowwww iga is human after all! Go Elina!! twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…Wimbledon@WimbledonA five-star performance @ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again4173831A five-star performance 🌟@ElinaSvitolina defeats the world No.1 Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals at #Wimbledon once again https://t.co/l6nUu17KHjWowwww iga is human after all! Go Elina!! twitter.com/wimbledon/stat…Nipun@iNipunK@josemorgado Imagine the situation if Svitolina & Sabalenka play in the final against each other and the situation at the net and their speeches 1@josemorgado Imagine the situation if Svitolina & Sabalenka play in the final against each other and the situation at the net and their speeches 🙊🙊Radek Vratný 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈@just_bored_owl@josemorgado I just can’t believe how great her game is after the maternity leave. Just how? Has there ever been a better player so shortly after giving a birth. Wow. Rly looking forward to SF with our girl. 3@josemorgado I just can’t believe how great her game is after the maternity leave. Just how? 😳 Has there ever been a better player so shortly after giving a birth. Wow. Rly looking forward to SF with our 🇨🇿 girl. ❤️tonio@ANTONIOEESPARZA@josemorgado Thank you Elina for saving Wimbledon and beating Iga.29@josemorgado Thank you Elina for saving Wimbledon and beating Iga.Mahmoud@Mahmoud17761@josemorgado congratulations svitolinaif halep wasn't an absolute monster in 2019, elina would have easily been in a Wimbledon final already she is excellent on grass . many, I guess, forget that on purpose13@josemorgado congratulations svitolinaif halep wasn't an absolute monster in 2019, elina would have easily been in a Wimbledon final already she is excellent on grass . many, I guess, forget that on purpose"She's World No. 1; She's always fighting" – Elina Svitolina on Iga Swiatek after Wimbledon quarterfinal winElina Svitolina and Iga Swiatek at the 2023 Wimbledon ChampionshipsElina Svitolina was ecstatic about her victory over Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. She revealed her emotions in the post-match on-court interview.“Really, I don’t know what is happening right now in mt head. But, yeah, really just unbelievable. I’m really, really happy that I got this chance here to play here again,” the Ukrainian said in her on-court interview.“At the beginning of the tournament, if someone would tell me that I’ll be in the semifinal, and beating World No. 1, I’d just say that they’re crazy,” she added.She showered Iga Swiatek with praise and commended her tenacity. Svitolina admitted the she had to truly fight her way through to claim the victory over the three-time Grand Slam champion.“Playing this great match in a great atmosphere, it was a really unbelievable feeling for me. And I was fighting, you know. It was not easy today against Iga obviously. She’s World No. 1. She’s always fighting,” the former World No. 3 said.Svitolina also recalled the 22-year-old’s efforts in support of Ukraine during the trying times of war.“Iga is not only a great champion; she is also an unbelievable person. She was one of the first ones that really helped Ukrainian people,” the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist said.Elina Svitolina is through to the semifinals of Wimbledon for the second time in her career after 2019. She will next face Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova for a spot in her maiden Grand Slam final.