Elina Svitolina takes main draw wildcard into next week's ITF event

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Former world No 3 Elina Svitolina has accepted a main draw wildcard into an ITF event in Chiasso, per Lorenzo Ercoli.

Svitolina, 28, is playing her first tournament in 12 months at this week's WTA event in Charleston. 

Next week, Svitolina will compete on the clay courts of Chiasso.

+++Elina #Svitolina has accepted a main draw wild card into the ITF W60 Chiasso (Switzerland) the week of 10-16 April+++ pic.twitter.com/nRLbGc4VcN

— Lorenzo Ercoli (@Ladal17) April 3, 2023

After Charleston and Chiasso, Svitolina will go to Portugal as he also accepted a main draw wildcard into an ITF event in Oeiras. 

Svitolina, a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist, gave birth in October. 

At the start of her tennis comeback, Svitolina is prioritizing finding some form and rhythm.

Svitolina: I want to get in a game and tournament shape

"At the moment, my goal is to get in a game and tournament shape, because it's a little different. It's very important to focus properly, to get out of the tough matches that I'm sure I'm going to have ahead of me. It will take some time to be 100% fit. I have no expectations of myself. It is important for me to set short-term tasks that I can achieve within a month, two at most. Yes, there are goals that I would like to achieve by the end of my career. They are always somewhere on my mind. But right now it's important for me to set these small tasks and move forward to build back my form, find my game, be physically fit and strong. That's important for me at the moment. To try to come closer to my game with each practice, each match. I was motivated and I'm motivated for 100%, so we will see," Svitolina told BTU.

For several years Svitolina was considered one of the best players in the women's game. 

Svitolina certainly hasn't forgotten how to play tennis but it will take her some time before she rediscovers her best tennis. 

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