DiasporaPublished: 19 October 2026 at 09:31

Ostapenko Reaches Her Highest WTA Ranking Since Spring

Latvian tennis player Jelena Ostapenko rose to 24th place in the WTA world rankings published on Monday. It is her highest position since mid-April.

Latvian tennis player Jeļena Ostapenko has climbed to 24th place in the world rankings of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), published on Monday, 19 October. It is her highest position since mid-April.

The WTA is the professional women's tennis organisation that sets and publishes the players' ranking. Ostapenko is regarded as Latvia's leading tennis player. As the season nears its end, she has reached her best ranking in more than six months.

The source gives no further details on the change in position, tournaments or points.

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