Ostapenko: "When I arrived in Stuttgart, I knew this would happen"

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Unreachable at times of inspiration, frustrating in phases of disconnection. That's Jelena Ostapenko, a player who must live with her inconsistency, who must understand herself, accept herself as she is, and acknowledge that her kamikaze style of play can lead her to paradise or hell, with very little difference between the two scenarios. After touching glory in Stuttgart, her reflections in the press conference were curious.

When she appears, it is with the strength and assertiveness of a tornado, but she dissolves abruptly and it is very difficult for her to regroup. Jelena Ostapenko is a unique player, a tennis player difficult to understand for many, generating as much love and admiration as repulsion and animosity. After being crowned champion at the WTA 500 Stuttgart 2025, all her rivals would do well to monitor her progress in upcoming events and pay attention to what she said in the press conference.

- Ostapenko shows immense self-confidence for future appointments

"I really like this tournament, it's very well organized, and there's a great atmosphere. I believe that in the final against Sabalenka, I played an impressive match. I analyzed a lot my previous encounters with her and stepped onto the court knowing very well what I had to do," stated the Latvian, who has managed to defeat Swiatek and Sabalenka in the same week, sending a warning to everyone that, at 27 years old, she is still capable of regaining the playing style that allowed her to win the Roland Garros title in 2017.

Since that moment, Jelena Ostapenko has experienced all kinds of tennis, physical, and emotional ups and downs, but she seems determined to seize this wave of optimism and excellence she has jumped on in Stuttgart. "I didn't confess it to anyone, but as soon as I arrived here, I knew what was going to happen this week, I felt that I was going to win the title. I see myself playing better every day, I am full of confidence, and I believe I deserve results like this," affirmed the Latvian, who is now heading to Spain for the Mutua Madrid Open 2025.

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