LVA

Jelena Ostapenko

WTA Tour World #40 Flat Hitter
World #40
Updated: 2026-06-04
Jelena Ostapenko
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Player Profile

BornJune 8, 1997
Height1.77 m
PlaysRH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2012
CoachStas Khmarsky
Nationality LVA
Prize Money$19.4M
Tour Titles9
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Current Equipment — 2025–26

Racquet Steam 100 BLX Retail frame
Strings Luxilon 4G Full polyester
Shoes Nike
Clothing Nike
String tension
26.0–27.0 kg / ≈ 57.3–59.5 lbs
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

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Racquet Specs

FrameSteam 100 BLX
BrandWilson
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Flat Hitter
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Pinpoint

Jelena Ostapenko is a flat hitter — their game is built on taking the ball early and driving through the court with pace and minimal spin. Their serve is a significant weapon, generating free points through raw pace and precise placement.

This style is efficient and hard to neutralise on fast surfaces — the ball skids through low, giving opponents less time to set up. It requires clean, consistent ball-striking since there is little topspin margin to keep the ball in.

How their equipment supports their style: The Steam 100 BLX suits a flat hitter's need for a firm, controlled response. Luxilon 4G provides the feel and control necessary for precise, flat groundstrokes at high swing speeds.

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Career Highlights

9
WTA Titles
396–253
Career W-L
61%
Win Rate
#5
Career High
$19.4M
Prize Money
1
Grand Slam
Australian Open
QF '23
Roland Garros
W '17
Wimbledon
SF '18
US Open
QF '23

Frequently Asked Questions

Jelena Ostapenko plays with the Steam 100 BLX racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Wilson players on the WTA equipment list.
Jelena Ostapenko uses Luxilon 4G — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Jelena Ostapenko strings at 26.0–27.0 kg (57.3–59.5 lbs). This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Jelena Ostapenko wears Nike on the WTA Tour.
Jelena Ostapenko's setup works best for players with fast, flat swings. The Steam 100 BLX rewards clean contact. Try Luxilon 4G at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) — the flat-hitting style needs enough control to keep aggressive shots in. Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.