Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko, currently ranked 24th in the WTA rankings, achieved a significant milestone by reaching the semifinals of the Doha 1000 points tournament. In the quarterfinal match, Ostapenko overcame Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who is ranked 57th, with a score of 7-5, 6-4. This victory allows Ostapenko to earn 390 points in the WTA rankings, reflecting her strong performance throughout the tournament.

In the first set, Ostapenko demonstrated her skill by breaking Cocciaretto's serve twice, taking an early lead of 3-0 and later extending it to 5-2. However, Cocciaretto fought back, winning three consecutive games before Ostapenko secured the set at 7-5. The second set saw further competitive play; Ostapenko initially broke Cocciaretto's serve again to lead 3-1, but the Italian player equalized at 4-4. Despite this, Ostapenko capitalized on her chances, breaking for the final time and sealing the match with her first match point in the tenth game.

Looking ahead, Ostapenko is set to face either Elena Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion and currently ranked third in the world, or Canada's Victoria Mboko, ranked 13th, in what promises to be a challenging semifinal. This achievement underscores Ostapenko's status as a top player in women's tennis and highlights her potential as she competes against some of the best athletes in the sport.