Jelena Ostapenko Defeats Iga Swiatek to End Her Doha Dominance

Ostapenko advances to the Qatar Open final after a commanding victory, halting Swiatek's 15-match winning streak and three-year reign.

Jelena Ostapenko defeated Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-1 in the Qatar Open semifinals, improving her head-to-head record against the Polish star to 5-0.
The victory ended Swiatek's 15-match Doha winning streak and her bid for a fourth consecutive Qatar Open title.
Ostapenko, ranked 37th, has reached her first WTA 1000 final since 2018 and will face Amanda Anisimova in Saturday's championship match.
Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, showed visible frustration during the match, including smashing her racket, as she struggled against Ostapenko's aggressive play.
Ostapenko credited her confidence, emotional control, and familiarity with Swiatek's game for her dominant performance, marking her second win over a top-five player this week.