Name | Jelena Ostapenko |
Net Worth | $15.5 million |
Age | 26 |
Nationality | Latvian |
Residence | Riga, Latvia |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Children | None |
Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
Prize Money | $15,182,782 |
Endorsements | DK One, Rolex, Wilson, Pironetic |
If you want to watch an action-packed, entertaining, power-based tennis match, Jelena Ostapenko should be your go-to WTA star. A professional tennis player from Latvia, Ostapenko plays an aggressive, emotion-filled brand of tennis. She has won eight singles titles till date, including the 2017 French Open, where she defeated former World No.1 Simona Halep in the final. She achieved a career-high singles ranking of No.5 on March 19, 2018, and is ranked No.13 by the WTA as of June 2024.
The 27-year-old Latvian returned to success on the big stage in 2024. She won her third WTA 500 title at the 2024 Adelaide International, defeating Daria Kasatkina, Sorana Cirstea, Caroline Garcia, Marta Kostyuk and Ekaterina Alexandrova after five years of absence. Ostapenko also created a formidable presence in the doubles category. Her career-high ranking in doubles is No.7, and she has won seven WTA doubles titles to date in her career, including the 2024 Brisbane International.
Jelena Ostapenko registered her best Grand Slam performance in the doubles category at the 2024 Australian Open, where she reached the finals of the tournament with Lyudmyla Kichenok. The pair lost to second seed Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei in straight sets in the finals and won a prize money of $400,000 for finishing runner-up at the tournament. They defeated fourth seed and reigning US Open champion Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski in the semifinals.
At the 2024 Linz Open, Ostapenko defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in the championship match to win her second WTA 500 title. She reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Italian Open in both the singles and doubles categories. In the 2024 Madrid Open quarterfinals, she and Lyudmyla Kichenok were defeated by Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei's combo. Together with Lyudmyla Kichenok, Ostapenko advanced to the quarterfinals of both the 2024 Dubai Tennis Championships and the 2024 Indian Wells Masters.
Some of Jelena Ostapenko’s prominent WTA singles titles include the Eastbourne International and the Korean Open. Her playing style can be described as an aggressive baseliner whose groundstrokes have plenty of power and depth. This results in several winners, as well as unforced errors in matches.
As feisty and ruthless "Penko" is on the court, she is just as pleasant and warm off the court.
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Jelena Ostapenko Boyfriend
Jelena Ostapenko is in a relationship with Arturs Karasausks.
Arturs Karasausks is a professional football player from Latvia. He currently plays for Ypsonas Krasava. The couple made their relationship official in 2017. No further information about the couple is available, as the two like to keep things private.
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How old is Arturs Karasausks?
Arturs Karasausks is 31-years-old, as of 2024. He was born on January 29, 1992, in Riga, Latvia.
Arturs Karasausks Height and Weight
Arturs Karasausks is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 74 kg.
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What is Arturs Karasausks’ Net Worth?
According to online sources, Karasausks’ net worth is estimated between $1-5 million. He earns by playing professional football, and made his debut at the age of 17.
What does Arturs Karasausks do for a Living?
Arturs Karasausks earns his living by playing professional football. He was a member of Latvia U-17, U-19 and U-20 football clubs. He plays as a forward player and played a qualifying match against Greece for 2014 FIFA world cup. He has played for several clubs in his career, and currently plays for Ypsonas Krasava, where has scored 14 goals in 26 appearances.
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Arturs Karasausks Parents
Arturs Karasausks’s father is Jurijs Karasausks, who was also a former professional football player. He played six matches in his international career for Latvia. Jurijs played football from 1995 to 1998. No information about Arturs' mother is available yet.
Arturs Karasausks Social Media
No information about Arturs’ social media accounts are available, as of 2024.
How long have Jelena Ostapenko and Arturs Karasausks been dating?
There is no information available regarding how long Jelena Ostapenko and Arturs Karasauks have been dating. However, they made their relationship official in 2017.
FAQs
A. Jelena Ostapenko is 27 years old as of June 2024.
A. Jelena Ostapenko is 1.77 m tall.
A. Jelena Ostapenko turned pro in 2012.
A. Stanislav Khmarshky is Jelena Ostapenko's current coach.
A. Jelena Jakovleva is Jelena Ostapenko’s mother.
A. Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei won the 2024 women's doubles Australian Open title, defeating Jelena Ostapenko and Lyudmyla Kichenok in the final.