Jelena Ostapenko has once again proven her dominance over Iga Swiatek, defeating her for the fifth consecutive time in the semifinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha. The match, which took place on February 14, 2025, saw Ostapenko triumph with a score of 6-3, 6-1. This victory not only advanced her to the final but also solidified her unbeaten record against Swiatek, now standing at an impressive 5-0.
Ostapenko’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. From the very beginning, she displayed a level of confidence and precision that Swiatek struggled to match. Ostapenko broke Swiatek’s serve early in the match and maintained control throughout, showcasing her powerful forehand and aggressive playstyle. Her ability to stay focused and execute her game plan effectively was evident as she secured the first set in just 35 minutes and the second set shortly after.
Reflecting on her victory, Ostapenko attributed her success to her familiarity with Swiatek’s game. “I was pretty confident that I would beat her because we’ve played a lot of matches and I know how to play against her,” she said in her post-match interview. This deep understanding of her opponent’s strengths and weaknesses allowed Ostapenko to tailor her strategy and exploit Swiatek’s vulnerabilities.
As Ostapenko prepares for the final, she will face either Amanda Anisimova or Ekaterina Alexandrova. With her current form and track record, she is undoubtedly a strong contender for the title. The Doha tournament has been a significant stage for Ostapenko, and she is determined to make her mark by clinching her first WTA 1000 title.
Ostapenko’s journey in Doha is a testament to her resilience and adaptability on the court. Her ability to rise to the occasion and deliver outstanding performances against top-ranked opponents like Swiatek highlights her potential to achieve even greater heights in her career. As she continues to build on her success, the tennis world will undoubtedly be watching closely to see what she can accomplish next.
Ostapenko in Doha, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.37, the Latvian owns a composed 6-4 match record in 2025. Jelena is currently having a run in Doha where she ousted the world no.120 Aoi Ito 6-2 6-1, the world no.23 Liudmila Samsonova 7-6(5) 7-5, the world no.4 Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-2, the world no.35 Ons Jabeur 6-2 6-2 and the world no.2 Iga Swiatek 6-3 6-1.
Jelena Ostapenko will play the world no.41 Amanda Anisimova in the final on Saturday at 6:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their head to head is 1-0 for Ostapenko.
Jelena won 8 titles in her career: 3 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Ostapenko has scheduled to compete next in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Championships). She will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 17th of February.