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In a tense drama with elements of comedy, the leading tennis player of Latvia, Alyona Ostapenko, did not manage to have a happy ending. Reaching the top eight in the third of the season Grand Slam The Latvian tennis player will most likely be allowed to return to the top ten in the world ranking.
Even a day before the match, the indirect exchange of words between the two players in public statements about the preparation for the match against the previously very well-known opponent was significant, as both have not only met often during their professional careers, but also crossed rackets several times in junior competitions. Krejčikova repeatedly indicated the need to analyze Ostapenko’s playing style and find her opponent’s weaknesses, while Alyona emphasized concentration on her own game. It is difficult to blame the Latvian tennis player, because in the course of the tournament so far, aggressive and attacking tennis ensured her an excellent result and allowed her to confidently reach the quarterfinals. It is true that he did not serve so successfully, as a result, every point of his serve came with great difficulty. Five double faults, several of which came at key moments in the game, didn’t help either.
A starkly opposite picture was observed in the network
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2024-07-12 02:31:59