Jelena Ostapenko has etched her name into tennis history by becoming the first player since Serena Williams in 2012 to defeat the WTA’s top two ranked players en route to a clay tournament victory. The Latvian star accomplished this remarkable feat at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, showcasing her resilience and skill on the court.
Ostapenko’s journey to the title began with a hard-fought win over world number two Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals, where she triumphed 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. She then faced world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the final, delivering a dominant performance to secure a 6-4, 6-1 victory. This achievement places Ostapenko alongside Serena Williams, who achieved the same milestone at the Madrid Open in 2012 by defeating Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova.
The victory marks Ostapenko’s ninth WTA title and her first on clay since her 2017 French Open triumph. Her exceptional display of power and precision throughout the tournament has reignited her status as a formidable force in women’s tennis.
Jelena Ostapenko in 2025
Ranked world no.18, the Latvian played her last match on the 21st of April when she overcame world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-1 in the final in Stuttgart to win her 8th career title.
During this season the Latvian has achieved an overall 12-9 record. Jelena has won 1 title in Stuttgart. Jelena reached the final in Doha.
