Svitolina searches for answers after second Slam semi rout

Elina Svitolina has lifted her game to reach the semi-finals of the past two Grand Slam tournaments, but lopsided losses in both have left the Ukrainian standout searching for answers.

Serena Williams, chasing her 24th Grand Slam title to match Margaret Court's all-time record, routed Svitolina 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday to reach Saturday's championship match.

That followed a 6-1, 6-3 drubbing at Wimbledon by eventual champion Simona Halep and together they have left Svitolina of two minds about her Slam breakthroughs.

"For sure last two Slams been good for me. I'm very happy the way I could handle the tough moments," she said.

"Unfortunately it's both times finished really one-sided, which I have to analyze.

"I have to sit down with my coach, I have to work a lot mentally on how I have to handle those kind of matches. That's where you have to really step up your game."
"It also comes from experience. You have to see where you are with your level. These kind of matches definitely show you big-time."
"If you don't take it, she just grabs it and there's no chance to take it back."