Ostapenko races to win over giant-killer Putintseva
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ostapenko races to win over giant-killer Putintseva

China Daily  

Former French Open champions Jelena Ostapenko and Barbora Krejcikova will meet on the grass of Wimbledon after the pair reached the quarterfinals in contrasting fashion on Monday. Ostapenko, who won in Paris in 2017, raced through her 6-2, 6-3 win over giant-killer Yulia Putintseva, wrapping up the match under the Court One roof in just over an hour. The Latvian 13th seed has lost only 15 games in her first four rounds and was merciless in her treatment of Kazakhstan's 35th-ranked Putintseva, who upset top seed Iga Swiatek in the previous round. Krejcikova, who secured the 2021 Roland Garros title, took her time to overcome American 11th seed Danielle Collins, who struggled with a leg injury during the second set, winning 7-5, 6-3 in an hour and 42 minutes.

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US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Naomi Osaka gets her first top-10 win in more than four years by defeating Ostapenko

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A year ago, still on maternity leave and still unsure when she would play elite tennis again, Naomi Osaka visited the U.S. Open to appear with Michael Phelps for a discussion about mental health. Naomi Osaka, of Japan, walks on the court before playing against Jelena Ostapenko, of Latvia, during the first round of the U.S. Open …

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff is 2-0 so far at the Paris Olympics after adding a 6-3, 6-0 singles victory over Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic on Sunday to a win a day earlier in doubles alongside Jessica Pegula. Gauff, who joined LeBron James as a flag bearer at the opening ceremony Friday night, took her latest step rather quickly, needing just 58 …

Krejcikova downs Ostapenko to reach Wimbledon last four, to face Rybakina
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Krejcikova downs Ostapenko to reach Wimbledon last four, to face Rybakina

Hindustan Times  

Barbora Krejcikova reached her first Wimbledon semi-final under blue skies on Wednesday with a 6-4 7-6 win over Latvian 13th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the battle of former French Open champions. Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova celebrates winning against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko during their women's singles quarter-finals tennis match on the tenth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships The Czech 31st …

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes

China Daily  

Tearful Svitolina Svitolina wept on court after reaching the last eight for a third time with a 6-2, 6-1 win against China's Wang Xinyu in just 55 minutes. The 21st seed, wearing a black ribbon on her white shirt, was in action after Russia struck cities across Ukraine in missile attacks, killing 36 people and heavily damaging a Kyiv children's …

Djokovic ready for Wimbledon fireworks as Putintseva eyes another scalp
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic ready for Wimbledon fireworks as Putintseva eyes another scalp

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic has his sights set on reaching a seventh successive Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday. Diminutive giant-killer Yulia Putintseva will target another upset against former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, while lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard aims to make more Wimbledon history. AFP Sport looks at three fourth-round matches to watch on the eighth day of action …

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon’s third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon’s third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan

Associated Press  

LONDON — After putting one shot into the net, Iga Swiatek muttered to herself. 1-ranked Swiatek’s 21-match winning streak ended with a listless performance and a slew of mistakes on Saturday, adding up to a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 loss to unseeded Yulia Putintseva in the third round at the All England Club. “Going from this kind of tennis, where I …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek again falters at Wimbledon
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek again falters at Wimbledon

LA Times  

1-ranked Iga Swiatek again faltered at Wimbledon, losing in the third round to Yulia Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday. She is a five-time Grand Slam champion, including four titles on the red clay at the French Open — most recently last month — and one on the hard courts at the U.S. Open. Really, I don’t.” Here is at …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic soar, Roland Garros bans alcohol in stands

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic powered into the third round of the French Open on Thursday as tournament organisers cracked down on unruly fans by announcing an alcohol ban in the stands while also dealing with headaches caused by wet weather. Playing under the roof on Philippe Chatrier even as Roland Garros authorities were scratching their heads over what to …

Australian Open 2024: Tennis ‘doesn’t really matter’ with Ukrainians dying- Kostyuk
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Tennis ‘doesn’t really matter’ with Ukrainians dying- Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk said making the Australian Open fourth round on Friday “doesn’t really matter” when her country is in “survival mode’ and missiles are flying over her family home. READ | Australian Open 2024: Djokovic finds his groove to down Etcheverry in Melbourne Kostyuk, whose previous best effort at a major was reaching the last 16 at the French …

Czech Lehecka claims first ATP title in Adelaide; Ostapenko seals seventh WTA title
11 months, 1 week ago

Czech Lehecka claims first ATP title in Adelaide; Ostapenko seals seventh WTA title

The Hindu  

Jiri Lehecka came from behind to claim his first ATP tour title with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Briton Jack Draper in an absorbing final at the Adelaide International on Saturday. The Czech reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open last year and will be battle-hardened for his third trip to Melbourne Park after the tight two-hour contest against …

Ostapenko marches into Adelaide semifinals, beats Kostyuk
11 months, 1 week ago

Ostapenko marches into Adelaide semifinals, beats Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Former world number five Jelena Ostapenko continued to build momentum ahead of the Australian Open by reaching the Adelaide International semifinals with a 7-5 6-3 victory over Marta Kostyuk on Thursday. Australian Open 2024: Djokovic, Swiatek confirmed as top seeds Brisbane quarter-finalist Ostapenko edged an intense opening set against Ukrainian Kostyuk and raised her level again in the next after …

Ostapenko beats heat to oust defending Brisbane champion Pliskova
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ostapenko beats heat to oust defending Brisbane champion Pliskova

The Hindu  

Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko ended Karolina Pliskova’s title defence when she downed the Czech star 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to book a quarterfinal against Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International on Thursday. A fight to the finish 👏@JelenaOstapenk8 defeats Pliskova in a three set battle 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 and secures her spot in the quarterfinals!#BrisbaneTennispic.twitter.com/oqWqg2UDTz — wta January 4, 2024 “It was …

Coco Gauff reaches maiden US Open semifinal at age 19 by beating Jelena Ostapenko
1 year, 3 months ago

Coco Gauff reaches maiden US Open semifinal at age 19 by beating Jelena Ostapenko

Hindustan Times  

Coco Gauff dealt just fine with the heat, the humidity, her big-hitting opponent and the task of trying to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time, defeating 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2 on Tuesday. Coco Gauff of the United States defeats Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia on day nine of the 2023 U.S. Open tennis tournament …

Coco Gauff reaches U.S. Open semifinals for first time; Novak Djokovic advances
1 year, 3 months ago

Coco Gauff reaches U.S. Open semifinals for first time; Novak Djokovic advances

LA Times  

Coco Gauff dealt just fine with the heat, the humidity, her big-hitting opponent and the task of trying to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time, defeating 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2 on Tuesday. “Still have a long way to go, but I’m happy and I’m ready to get back to work for the next …

Iga Swiatek’s US Open title defense and stay at No. 1 end with a loss to Jelena Ostapenko
1 year, 3 months ago

Iga Swiatek’s US Open title defense and stay at No. 1 end with a loss to Jelena Ostapenko

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Iga Swiatek arrived at the U.S. Open as its reigning champion, as the winner at three of the past six Grand Slam tournaments and as the owner of the No. Swiatek’s title defense at Flushing Meadows ended in the fourth round with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 loss to 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko in the fourth round …

Defending champion Iga Swiatek suffers shock US Open exit to Jelena Ostapenko in round of 16
1 year, 3 months ago

Defending champion Iga Swiatek suffers shock US Open exit to Jelena Ostapenko in round of 16

Hindustan Times  

Defending women's singles champion Iga Swiatek was absolutely stunned by former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko as the world No. Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts after missing a shot against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia on day seven of the 2023 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center If there was anyone who possessed the ability …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek’s U.S. Open title defense ends in loss to Jelena Ostapenko
1 year, 3 months ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek’s U.S. Open title defense ends in loss to Jelena Ostapenko

LA Times  

Jelena Ostapenko celebrates after defeating Iga Swiatek in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Sunday night. Iga Swiatek’s U.S. Open title defense ended with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 loss to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round on Sunday night. Swiatek’s shots were off-target in Arthur Ashe Stadium and she had a difficult time handling the hard hitting from …

Jelena Ostapenko beats Barbora Krejcikova in Birmingham Classic final for 2nd title on grass
1 year, 5 months ago

Jelena Ostapenko beats Barbora Krejcikova in Birmingham Classic final for 2nd title on grass

Hindustan Times  

Jelena Ostapenko staved off a late comeback to beat top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova in the Birmingham Classic final on Sunday to win her second title on grass. Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova In a battle of the top two seeds and former French Open champions, it was the second-seeded …

Top seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will contest the Birmingham Classic final
1 year, 6 months ago

Top seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will contest the Birmingham Classic final

Hindustan Times  

Top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova and No. 2-seeded Jelena Ostapenko will contest the Birmingham Classic final after taking contrasting paths. Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko celebrates winning against Russia's Anastasia Potapova, in their women's semi final match Krejcikova hasn't dropped a set all week after dispatching Zhu Lin of China 6-3, 6-2 in the semifinals on Saturday. Ostapenko played her fourth consecutive three-set match …

Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final
1 year, 6 months ago

Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final

The Hindu  

Top two seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will meet in the final of the Birmingham Open after coming through their semifinals in contrasting fashion on Saturday. “It’s always difficult to play on the grass because the game can change quickly, so I’m happy how I handled the match and that I’m in the final.” By contrast, Ostapenko has been …

Rothesay Classic 2023: Jelena Ostapenko Knocks Out Venus Williams in 2nd Round
1 year, 6 months ago

Rothesay Classic 2023: Jelena Ostapenko Knocks Out Venus Williams in 2nd Round

News 18  

Venus Williams narrowly failed to reach her first WTA quarter-final in four years as the American legend was beaten by Jelena Ostapenko in the second round in Birmingham on Thursday. Williams briefly rolled back the years when she saved a match point at 3-5 in the second set, then reeled off three successive games as second seeded Ostapenko lost her …

Venus Williams loses to Jelena Ostapenko at Birmingham Classic after injury concern
1 year, 6 months ago

Venus Williams loses to Jelena Ostapenko at Birmingham Classic after injury concern

Hindustan Times  

Venus Williams couldn’t cause an even bigger surprise at the Birmingham Classic. Venus Williams of the U.S. leaves the court after losing against Latvia's Jeļena Ostapenko during the Women's Singles Round of 16 match The 43-year-old American, now ranked No. 697, lost 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 to second-seeded Jelena Ostapenko on Thursday in the second round of the grass-court tournament that …

Ukraine’s Kalinina dedicates win to homeland after beating a Russian to reach Rome final
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine’s Kalinina dedicates win to homeland after beating a Russian to reach Rome final

Associated Press  

ROME — Anhelina Kalinina’s family home in Ukraine was destroyed in a Russian attack last year. Kalinina’s parents work as tennis coaches in Kyiv and she said there was a “huge, huge bomb near them, near their academy” a few days ago. “It’s really important to win every match, because of what Ukraine goes through,” Kalinina told the crowd. We …

Dubai Tennis Championships: Barbora Krejcikova Upsets Iga Swiatek in Final to Clinch Crown
1 year, 9 months ago

Dubai Tennis Championships: Barbora Krejcikova Upsets Iga Swiatek in Final to Clinch Crown

News 18  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek was upset by Barbora Krejcikova 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the Dubai Championships on Saturday. “It’s a big achievement and I think it’s going to give me a lot of confidence that I can play with the best ones,” Krejcikova said. “I was able to play my tennis but also hold the nerves.” Her previous title …

The remaking of tennis player Jelena Ostapenko
1 year, 10 months ago

The remaking of tennis player Jelena Ostapenko

The Hindu  

When Jelena Ostapenko ruthlessly beat the resistance out of a valiant Simona Halep in the 2017 Roland Garros final, it seemed as if the future of women’s tennis had arrived. I have to be aggressive because that’s what the opponents don’t like.” It’s something Ostapenko has struggled with during the lean, injury-hit years that followed her Roland Garros title — …

Australian Open 2023: Coco Gauff Crashes Out as Jelena Ostapenko Makes Quarter-finals
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Coco Gauff Crashes Out as Jelena Ostapenko Makes Quarter-finals

News 18  

Coco Gauff’s Australian Open ended Sunday after the 18-year-old American prodigy was beaten in straight sets by former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round. The Latvian will now face Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, who blew the women’s draw wide open by knocking out world number one Iga Swiatek a few minutes earlier on Rod Laver Arena. “I …

Ostrava Open: Iga Swiatek Sets Up Final Against Barbora Krejcikova
2 years, 2 months ago

Ostrava Open: Iga Swiatek Sets Up Final Against Barbora Krejcikova

News 18  

World number one Iga Swiatek racked up her 60th win of the season on Saturday with a three-set victory over Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova to reach the Ostrava WTA final. French and US Open champion Swiatek won 7-6, 2-6, 6-4 and equalled Caroline Wozniacki, the last player to win 60 matches in a single season in 2017. Barbora Krejcikova also needed …

Ostapenko downs Krejcikova in Doha to reach quarterfinals
2 years, 10 months ago

Ostapenko downs Krejcikova in Doha to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Jelena Ostapenko continued her excellent form by brushing aside second seed Barbora Krejcikova to reach the Qatar Open quarterfinals on Wednesday, while top seed Aryna Sabalenka eased through. Former French Open champion Ostapenko, who won the title in Dubai last week, cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 victory to set up a last-eight tie with Garbine Muguruza, who thrashed Madison Brengle …

Jelena Ostapenko Fights Back against Simona Halep to Reach Dubai Final
2 years, 10 months ago

Jelena Ostapenko Fights Back against Simona Halep to Reach Dubai Final

News 18  

Jelena Ostapenko came back from a set down for a third consecutive match as she overcame former world number one Simona Halep 2-6, 7-6, 6-0 to reach the final of the WTA event in Dubai on Friday. The free-swinging Ostapenko has knocked out four Grand Slam champions en route to the final, and denied Halep a shot at claiming a …

Australian Open: Krejcikova, Badosa and Azarenka win respective matches to reach fourth round
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open: Krejcikova, Badosa and Azarenka win respective matches to reach fourth round

The Hindu  

French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova fought back from going a set behind to hand Jelena Ostapenko a 2-6 6-4 6-4 defeat and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday. READ: Medvedev hits out at low IQ fans as he reprises role as crowd villain Paula Badosa fended off a Marta Kostyuk comeback in an engrossing baseline …

Astana Open: Putintseva reaches quarterfinals; Mladenovic out
3 years, 2 months ago

Astana Open: Putintseva reaches quarterfinals; Mladenovic out

The Hindu  

Yulia Putintseva reached the quarterfinals of the Astana Open on Wednesday as she bids to win the first women's tour tennis event in her home country of Kazakhstan, while third-seeded Kristina Mladenovic lost in the second round. Putintseva beat Vera Lapko 6-4, 6-4 in their second-round match, winning six of the last seven games after Lapko had led the second …

Putintseva, Mladenovic win first-round matches at Astana Open
3 years, 2 months ago

Putintseva, Mladenovic win first-round matches at Astana Open

The Hindu  

Yulia Putintseva and Kristina Mladenovic were among the winners in the first-round matches on a day of few surprises at the Astana Open on Tuesday. Seeded third, French player Mladenovic had a tougher time as she needed nearly three hours to defeat local wild card Anna Danilina 6-4, 6-7, 6-4. Ana Konjuh beat Urszula Radwanska 7-6, 6-1, Rebecca Peterson won …

Wimbledon 2021: Ostapenko loses to Tomljanovic after 'liar' row
3 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2021: Ostapenko loses to Tomljanovic after 'liar' row

The Hindu  

In-form Jelena Ostapenko's Wimbledon hopes were dashed in a stormy defeat by Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round on Saturday, with the players exchanging angry words at the net. READ: "You know she's lying," Tomljanovic told the umpire, demanding that the supervisor be called to court. Tomljanovic had already surpassed her best Wimbledon effort by reaching round three and …

Ostapenko, de Minaur prep for Wimbledon with Eastbourne wins
3 years, 5 months ago

Ostapenko, de Minaur prep for Wimbledon with Eastbourne wins

The Hindu  

Jelena Ostapenko and Alex de Minaur tuned up for Wimbledon in the best way possible, winning the first grass-court titles of their careers at the Eastbourne tournament on Saturday. Ostapenko, the 2017 French Open champion and a wild-card entry in Eastbourne, collected her first WTA trophy since 2019 and fourth overall by beating Anett Kontaveit 6-3, 6-3 in the women's …

Jelena Ostapenko wins Eastbourne title
3 years, 5 months ago

Jelena Ostapenko wins Eastbourne title

The Hindu  

Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko warmed up for Wimbledon by winning an all-Baltic battle against Anett Kontaveit to claim the Eastbourne title on Saturday, crowning an impressive week with a 6-3, 6-3 victory at Devonshire Park. The 2017 French Open champion has struggled in recent years to match that form but the Latvian's fourth career title will send her to the All …

Inspired by Novotna, Krejcikova wins 1st Slam title in Paris
3 years, 6 months ago

Inspired by Novotna, Krejcikova wins 1st Slam title in Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — Thinking of her late coach the whole time, Barbora Krejcikova went from unseeded player to Grand Slam champion at a French Open full of surprises. Krejcikova beat 31st-seeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 in the final at Roland Garros on Saturday to win the title in just her fifth major tournament as a singles player. “Not even me.” …

Unseeded Krejcikova, Pavlyuchenkova reach French Open final
3 years, 6 months ago

Unseeded Krejcikova, Pavlyuchenkova reach French Open final

Associated Press  

PARIS — The ball landing at Barbora Krejcikova’s feet on match point appeared to come down behind the baseline. A TV replay confirmed as much, and the unseeded Krejcikova was so sure she raised her arms in triumph to celebrate a berth in her first Grand Slam final at the French Open. “I guess it’s a rookie mistake.” Krejcikova erased …

French Open: Ostapenko sent packing by former junior champion
4 years, 2 months ago

French Open: Ostapenko sent packing by former junior champion

The Hindu  

Former champion Jelena Ostapenko was knocked out of the French Open, beaten 6-4, 6-3 by Spain's Paula Badosa in the third round on Saturday. Badosa, who also beat 2018 Roland Garros runner-up Sloane Stephens in the second round, was overwhelmed after causing another upset, sobbing in her towel as Ostapenko left the court. Kvitova survives stern test Petra Kvitova required …

French Open: Ostapenko overcomes Pliskova, Stephens exits
4 years, 2 months ago

French Open: Ostapenko overcomes Pliskova, Stephens exits

The Hindu  

Former champion Jelena Ostapenko ousted second seed Karolina Pliskova from the French Open with a 6-4, 6-2 win in the second round of the French Open on Thursday after an error-ridden performance from the Czech player. Ostapenko converted her third match point when Pliskova, who had 25 unforced errors, sent a forehand long and she will next meet Spaniard Paula …

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