Jelena Ostapenko
Definition
Jelena Ostapenko is a Latvian professional tennis player, renowned for her 2017 French Open singles victory as an unseeded qualifier, marking her as the first Latvian Grand Slam singles champion.
Known for her aggressive 'see ball, hit winner' baseline style, she boasts powerful flat groundstrokes but also high unforced errors, exemplified by 54 winners and 54 errors in her French Open final.
As of early 2026, she holds WTA singles ranking No. 26 and doubles No. 13, with 9 singles and 12 doubles titles, including the 2024 US Open doubles.
Examples
Jelena Ostapenko's forehand packs more punch than her perfectly risen cakes on Instagram.
In her Linz quarterfinal, Jelena Ostapenko got baked by Ruse, turning a seed into sourdough.
Jelena Ostapenko has beaten Iga Świątek six straight times, suggesting the Pole might need some Latvian baking lessons to sweeten her game.
With equal winners and errors in epic rallies, Jelena Ostapenko plays tennis like a mad baker: explosive dough and delightful disasters.