Latvian tennis player Elena Ostapenko, currently ranked 18th in the WTA standings, was defeated by her compatriot Anastasija Sevastova in the second round of the tournament in Madrid, Spain. The match ended with a score of 6/7(2), 2/6.
The two competitors spent 1 hour and 32 minutes on the court. This victory extends Sevastova`s lead in their head-to-head encounters to 3-0.
Notably, Ostapenko`s early exit from the Madrid tournament occurred shortly after her success at the WTA 500 tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, where she claimed the championship title.
Match Statistics:
| Sevastova | Ostapenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 8 |
| Breaks Won | 7 | 5 |
| Total Points Won | 76 | 59 |
In the Round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open, Sevastova is scheduled to face Russian player Diana Shnaider, who advanced by defeating American Katie Volynets.
Rupert Hartwell