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Jelena Ostapenko

Jelena Ostapenko, a professional tennis player, recently upset world‑number‑one Jessica Pegula in Wuhan by saving three match points and winning 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-3 on 2026-10-15. This victory came after her 2025-04-21 Stuttgart Open win over Sabalenka, marking a significant highlight in her career. The match, lasting 2 hours and 23 minutes, underscored Ostapenko’s resilience and competitive edge.

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What to know

  • Kartel, world No. 170, advanced to the Wuhan WTA 1000 final after defeating Jelena Ostapenko 7-6(9), 7-6(5). Oct 18
  • She recorded wins over Anhelina Kalinina, Belinda Bencic, Jasmine Paolini and Elina Svitolina earlier in the tournament. Oct 18
  • Sonay Kartal defeated fifth‑seed Elina Svitolina in three sets. Oct 15
  • The win advances Kartal to the Wuhan Open semi‑finals. Oct 15
  • Ostapenko saved three match points in the second‑set tiebreak to win 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-3. Oct 15

Timeline

  1. Oct 18, 2026
  2. Oct 15, 2026
  3. Oct 15, 2026
  4. Oct 13, 2026
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  6. Apr 19, 2025