Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko, currently ranked 18th in the WTA rankings, was defeated by her compatriot Anastasija Sevastova in the second round of the tournament in Madrid, Spain. The final score was 6-7(2), 2-6.
The match lasted 1 hour and 32 minutes. This victory marks Sevastova`s third consecutive win against Ostapenko in their head-to-head meetings, giving her a 3-0 lead in their rivalry.
Notably, Ostapenko`s early exit in Madrid comes shortly after a significant success, as she had just claimed the championship title at the WTA 500 tournament in Stuttgart, Germany.
Match Statistics:
| Sevastova | Ostapenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 8 |
| Break Points Won | 7 | 5 |
| Total Points Won | 76 | 59 |
In the Round of 32 (1/16 finals) of the Mutua Madrid Open, Sevastova is scheduled to play against Russian player Diana Shnaider, who advanced after defeating American Katie Volyniec.
