How a shot in the dark Instagram message from superfan led to Ostapenko helping fan into blockbuster Swiatek win at US Open

Latvia’s tennis star Jelena Ostapenko arranged a ticket for a superfan to watch her play in the US Open 2023.

The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year is moving towards the business end where players from all over the world are showcasing their talent.

Ostapenko produced one of the biggest upsets of the current edition of the mega-event as she defeated Poland’s Iga Swiatek in the round of 16 tie with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-1.

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That result was such a significant one that it ended up costing Swiatek her number-one spot in the WTA rankings.

During that match, young Jonah Soble was sitting in the arena and rooting for the 26-year-old. His presence was a special one as his ticket was arranged by Ostapenko herself.

That happened after Soble messaged her on Instagram asking if there was a way to get him into the arena.

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That result was an extremely special one for Ostapenko as she qualified for the quarterfinal of the US Open for the first time ever.

She will now face America’s young tennis sensation Coco Gauff in the last-eight fixture of the mega-event on Tuesday.

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