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Jelena Ostapenko
Right-Handed · Turned pro Pro(2012) · 177cm
Jelena Ostapenko is a professional tennis player from Latvia, 29 years old, ranked No. 32 on the WTA singles rankings as of September 21, 2026. Career-high ranking: No. 5 (May 28, 2018). Ostapenko has won 16 career singles titles from 28 finals (9 at tour level, 1 at WTA 125 / ITF, 6 at ITF level). Most recent title: Porsche Tennis Grand Prix - Stuttgart (2025), beating Sabalenka 6-4, 6-1 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 21-18 (4-4 at Grand Slam level, 17-14 at Tour level). Last match: lost to Maria 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the R1 at U.S. Open - New York, September 2, 2026. Best surface by career win rate: grass (56–26).
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