Jelena Ostapenko sends bold message about how good she is after blowing past Iga Swiatek for 6th straight time in Stuttgart

Jelena Ostapenko continues to be a puzzle Iga Swiatek just can’t solve.

In a dramatic quarterfinal clash at the 2024 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Ostapenko defeated the World No. 1 for the sixth straight time, and afterward, she made sure her confidence—and her credentials—were loud and clear.

“Yeah, she’s a great clay-court player, but I won the French Open too,” Ostapenko said. “So I can say the same about myself. I’m really happy with the way I was fighting.”

Despite struggling through the second set, Ostapenko showed resilience in the decider:

“In the third set, I just told myself: ‘Okay, the second set is done. Let’s start fresh, fight until the end, and see what happens.’ I’m really proud of myself.”

💬 Respect and Rivalry

While proud of her performance, Ostapenko didn’t shy away from giving Swiatek her due:

“I have so much respect for Iga and her team. Everything she’s doing for tennis is incredible. But every time I step on court against her, it’s a battle. I’m ready for it—and I leave it all out there.”

That mindset clearly paid off, as she once again got the better of one of the sport’s most dominant players.

🎾 Key Takeaways

• ✅ Ostapenko now leads Swiatek 6–0 in their head-to-head
• 🧠 Mental toughness was key: “Start from zero and fight”
• 🗣️ Respectful yet bold: Ostapenko knows her worth on clay
• 🌟 Momentum building ahead of the French Open

With Roland Garros approaching, Ostapenko’s form—and fearless approach—could make her a serious dark horse on the red clay once again.