WATCH: Jelena Ostapenko's cheeky reaction caught on camera after Iga Swiatek's frustration boils over following Qatar Open 2025 loss

Tennis sensation and world number two Iga Swiatek faced a defeat against Jelena Ostapenko in the quarterfinal of the Qatar Open 2025 in Doha, losing the encounter by 6-3, 6-1. This win has marked Poland's star's first defeat in Doha after winning the marquee event for the last three years. Frustrated by her inability to break the 27-year-old's serve, Iga Swiatek had a rare outburst in the game as she was seen smashing her racquet on the court.

The cameras captured Ostapenko's reaction to the Polish star's display of emotion. Ostapenko seemed amused by such a display after the game. The star player shot a wry smile toward the world number two, who was sitting in her chair. At that point in the game, Ostapenko had effectively broken Swiatek's spirit in the game.

Notably, Jelena Ostapenko's reaction to Iga Swiatek's racquet-throwing incident during the Qatar Open semi-final was one of surprise and amusement. The star player's reaction to the three-time defending champion showcases the psychological dynamics in their rivalry, with Ostapenko maintaining her calm nature and capitalising on Swiatek's moment of frustration to secure her berth in the final showdown.

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Jelena Ostapenko's reaction to Iga Swiatek throwing her racquet in Doha

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Jelena Ostapenko storms in the Qatar Open 2025 Final

Meanwhile, Ostapenko seems optimistic that she will beat her at the start of the game. The world number 37 reveals that she already knew the tactics to use against the 2024 French Open winner. The Latvian-born star seems ecstatic to reach the final showdown.

“Today I went on the court, and I was pretty confident that I would beat her. We played a lot of matches, and I know how to play against her, and I just was more focused on myself and knew what I had to do. I’m really happy with the way I’m handling my emotions this week. I’m just so happy to be in the finals. I feel like this court has a special energy and it was always helping me. As I said, everything started for me here on this court," Ostapenko said after the win.

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