Jelena Ostapenko is currently ranked number 15 in the world and is the top seed at the Viking Classic Birmingham. Ostapenko a former world number 5 and French Open Champion faced Rebecca Marino, ranked 107 in the first round. Ostapenko started the match with a 6-2 win in the first set and was 5-1 up in the second set and then lost 6 consecutive games to lose the second set 5-7.
Though Ostapenko managed to win the third set 6-3 and the match was quite a mess in the second set. When asked about what happened in the second set, Ostapenko said: “The biggest opponent to me was myself because I played really well until 6-2, 5-1 and she didn’t really do anything. She didn’t change anything until that score, then I started to fight against myself. I started to miss some balls. But I’m glad I won because my level is way better than her today and I showed it.”
Jelena Ostapenko received a lot of criticism for her arrogant post-match comment
This comment from Ostapenko dismissing her opponent’s gritty performance to take the match to the third set was not well received. Especially the comment on ‘the level difference between her and her opponent’ was the last nail in the coffin. She received a lot of criticism from the fans as well as from tennis players like Rennae Stubbs. Though some of the fans were also amused by Ostapenko’s no-sugarcoating answer approach. They thought it was nice for someone to speak their mind without any other consideration. Many also went to make fun of and support Ostapenko’s funky dress.
Wow!!! This girls ego is off the charts!!! And may i say, actually nope, not going to.
— Rennae Stubbs OLY (@rennaestubbs) June 14, 2022It’s an example of what you don’t have to say after a game
— Rachel Minicò (@rachelordonio) June 14, 2022Knowing her personally…….. Not surprised.
— Hiren Drall (@DrallHiren) June 14, 2022Nick has way more respect for his opponents. And usually gives a good handshake too.
— Rennae Stubbs OLY (@rennaestubbs) June 15, 2022😂😂😂😂
— Nathalie Larsen (@NathalieSLarsen) June 14, 2022Love Penko…rather she says this than the usual nonsense.
— Kirit Mookerjee (@Karaokemookie) June 15, 2022Also Read: Maria Sharapova rejoins Forbes’ list of richest self-made women Under 40 in America
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