Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko made headlines as she reached the semifinals of the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament held in Doha, showcasing her talent and resilience on the court. In an intense quarterfinal match, Ostapenko, currently ranked 24th by the WTA, triumphed over Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who is ranked 57th, with a score of 7-5, 6-4. This victory not only propels Ostapenko into the final four but also earns her 390 ranking points, contributing to her standing in international tennis.

The match itself was a thrilling display of skill and competitiveness. Ostapenko started strong, breaking Cocciaretto's serve early in the first set to take a commanding lead at 3-0 and later 5-2. However, Cocciaretto responded by winning three games in a row, creating tension until Ostapenko ultimately closed out the set 7-5. The second set unfolded similarly, with Ostapenko once again breaking serve to lead 3-1, but the match continued to be closely contested, with Cocciaretto leveling the score at 4-4 at one point. It was Ostapenko's ability to seize crucial moments that proved decisive, as she broke serve again and sealed her victory with a match point in the 10th game of the second set.

Looking ahead, Ostapenko is set to face either Kazakh player Elena Rybakina, the Australian Open champion and second seed in the tournament, or Victoria Azarenka, the tenth seed. The outcome of her upcoming match will be pivotal as she aims for a final appearance in what is considered one of the more significant tournaments on the WTA calendar, highlighting the growing prominence of Latvian athletes in the sport.