Jelena Ostapenko, the IgA Swiatek Kryptonite

The Kriptonite It was a fictional material that weakened Superman. It can also be used to refer to something or someone who reduces the main qualities of another person or thing. Obviously, in female tennis, which liquidates IgA Swiatek is called Jelena Ostapenko.

The letona did it once more and stretched the history to 6-0! (As in Birmingham 2019, Indian Wells 2021, Dubai 2022, US Open 2023 and Doha this year). This time the stage was Stuttgart, in Germany, and the result 6-3, 3-6 and 6-2.

In another memorable performance he stopped the clock in two hours and nine minutes to access semis of the German tournament where he waits for it Ekaterina Alexandrova, who won Jessica Pegula 6-0 and 6-4.

The 27 -year -old Riga player, winner of eight titles, including the Roland Garros in 2017 and those of Linz and Adelaida last year, He returned to a renowned semi.

Meanwhile, the No. 2 of the world, which does not raise a title since the last Roland Garros, still does not chain actions as forceful as those of its rival. And they go …