Jelena Ostapenko’s triumph at the recent French Open caught all of us by surprise. This win was even more remarkable if you take in account that clay is the less favorable surface for the Latvian that prefers much more playing on grass.
Why she can be dangerous on grass
Jelena has already won Wimbledon (Juniors) 3 years ago and her coach, Anabel Medina Garrigues, explains why she can go deep at the Championships starting from this year.
“If she keeps doing what she is doing and keeps the same focus she can be very dangerous,” said Anabel. “On grass, it is difficult to move, and she can be very dangerous with her shots. She won Wimbledon juniors, and when I talked to her during that tournament she was saying, ‘I love to play on grass, it’s my favorite surface.’ She will believe in herself that she can play well there.”
Is Jelena ready to win another slam?
