Second serves are terminal cases when Jelena Ostapenko is operating overwhelming returns. Playing declarative first-strike tennis, Ostapenko powered to her second title of the season. In a clash of former finalists, Ostapenko did not drop serve, sweeping second-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 6-3 to capture her eighth career title at the Upper … [Read more...] about Ostapenko Downs Alexandrova for Eighth Title in Linz
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Alexandrova to Face Ostapenko in Linz Final
Ekaterina Alexandrova was a fighter to the finish in Linz. Alexandrova battled back from 1-5 down in the decisive tiebreaker stopping Donna Vekic 5-7, 7-6(4), 7-6(6) to reach the Upper Austria Ladies Linz final in a thriller. The second-seeded Alexandrova pumped 12 aces against 12 double faults and denied eight of the 14 break points she faced in a demanding duel … [Read more...] about Alexandrova to Face Ostapenko in Linz Final
Rybakina Overwhelms Ostapenko for first Australian Open Semifinal
Adaptability is an asset at this unpredictable Australian Open. Melbourne famously hosts four seasons in a day. Elena Rybakina is proving to be a champion for all conditions. In a match interrupted by a rain delay, Wimbledon winner Rybakina ripped 11 aces dismissing former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-4 to roll into her first Australian Open semifinal. … [Read more...] about Rybakina Overwhelms Ostapenko for first Australian Open Semifinal
Eastbourne International ATP and WTA Draws and Schedule for Saturday, June 25th, 2022
Rothesay Eastbourne InternationalEastbourne, Great BritainJune 20-25th, 2022 Final Tune-Up For Wimbledon Alex de Minaur is defending men's champion and Jelena Ostapenko is reigning women's champion for the Eastbourne International. Twenty-three-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is scheduled to make her 2022 debut in doubles partnering Berlin champion Ons Jabeur in an … [Read more...] about Eastbourne International ATP and WTA Draws and Schedule for Saturday, June 25th, 2022
Ostapenko Rolls To Fifth Title in Dubai, Shares Two Major Goals
Desert dominance is inspiring major aspirations in Jelena Ostapenko. The 2017 Roland Garros champion conquered four consecutive Grand Slam champions—Sofia Kenin, Iga Swiatek, Petra Kvitova and Simona Halep, rallying from a set down in the last three matches—to reach the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final. Ostapenko saved her best for the final … [Read more...] about Ostapenko Rolls To Fifth Title in Dubai, Shares Two Major Goals