Jeļena Ostapenko

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1. When was Jeļena Ostapenko born?June 8, 1997
2. Where was Jeļena Ostapenko born?Riga, Latvia
3. What is the career-high singles ranking?World No. 5
4. What is the grand slam singles titles?1 (2017 French Open)
5. Who is Jeļena Ostapenko and where is she from?Jeļena Ostapenko is a fast tennis player from Latvia. She was born in Riga, the capital city of Latvia.
6. What big win did she have in 2017?In 2017 she won the French Open, her first Grand Slam title. It was a historic win for her and for Latvian tennis.

Groundstroke Consistency: The ability to repeatedly hit accurate and powerful shots from the baseline during rallies.
WTA Tour: The premier professional tennis circuit for women's tennis, organized by the Women's Tennis Association.
Unforced Error: A mistake made during play that is not directly caused by an opponent's shot, often due to misjudgment or poor execution.
Baseline Play: A style of tennis where players primarily hit shots from behind the baseline of the court.