Jeļena Ostapenko

Professional tennis player

Latvian Riga, Latvia

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional tennis player
NationalityLatvian
Date of Birth08/06/1997
Age28 years
BirthplaceRiga, Latvia

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryJeļena Ostapenko is a Latvian professional tennis player who has been ranked as high as world No. 5 in singles and No. 3 in doubles by the WTA. She is the first Latvian player to win a Grand Slam singles title, achieving this at the 2017 French Open as an unseeded player. She has also won multiple WTA singles and doubles titles and has been a Grand Slam champion in both disciplines.

Physical Stats & More

Height177 cm
Weight150 lbs
PlaysRight-handed

Personal Life

ResidenceRiga, Latvia

Family

Parents
  • Name: Jevgēnijs Ostapenko Relation: Father Background: Former football player
  • Name: Jeļena Jakovļeva Relation: Mother Background: Introduced Jeļena to tennis; also her first coach

Career

Turned Pro2012
Highest Singles Ranking5
Highest Singles Ranking Date19/03/2018
Highest Doubles Ranking3
Highest Doubles Ranking Date14/07/2025
Grand Slam Singles Titles
  • Tournament: French Open Year: 2017
Grand Slam Doubles Titles
  • Tournament: US Open Year: 2024
WTA Singles Titles
  • 2017 French Open
  • 2017 Seoul
  • 2019 Luxembourg
  • 2021 Eastbourne
  • 2022 Dubai
  • 2023 Birmingham
  • 2024 Adelaide
  • 2024 Linz
  • 2025 Stuttgart
Career Prize Money18545486
Career Singles Win–Loss Record389-247
Notable Achievements
  • First Latvian player to win a Grand Slam singles title
  • First unseeded woman to win the French Open since 1933
  • Reached semifinals at Indian Wells in both singles and doubles in 2021
  • Qualified for WTA Finals in 2017

Style Quotient

Playing StyleAggressive baseline player known for powerful groundstrokes and high winner counts

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Won the Wimbledon Girls’ Singles title in 2014.
2. Began focusing seriously on tennis at age 12.
3. Her mother introduced her to tennis at age five, inspired by Serena Williams.
4. Competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
5. Won the 2025 Stuttgart Open as an unseeded player, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
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