Elina Svitolina qualified for her third quarterfinals of the Australian Open as she beat Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets during her fourth-round fixture at the Rod Laver Arena

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Elina Svitolina was 4-1 down before she went on a roll and took 11 of the next 12 games in a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Veronika Kudermetova on Monday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the third time.

Svitolina is the only Ukrainian to reach the quarterfinals in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to that, the 30-year-old defeated WTA No. 4 Jasmine Paolini, Romanian Sorana Cirstea, and American Caroline Dolehide.

Elina Svitolina continues her great start to the season and has been through to the Australian Open quarterfinal, while Elena Rybakina suffered a round-of-16 loss. On Monday, the Ukrainian ousted world No. 75 Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 6-1.

Elina Svitolina delivered a stunning first-set comeback before overwhelming Veronika Kudermetova Monday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals, but the Ukrainian did not shake hands with her Russian opponent.

Elina Svitolina rallied from 4-1 down defeat Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 6-1 to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals. Svitolina will face Madison Keys in the next round.

Madison Keys has upset former runner-up Elena Rybakina to set up an Australian Open quarter-final with inspired veteran Elina Svitolina.