Jelena Ostapenko delivered a stunning performance to end Iga Swiatek‘s three-year dominance at the Qatar Totalenergies Open, defeating the world number two in straight sets. The Latvian needed just 68 minutes to secure a commanding 6-3 6-1 victory, advancing to her 17th career WTA final and maintaining her flawless record against Swiatek.
This semifinal result marks Swiatek’s most lopsided defeat in nearly two years. The last time she lost so decisively was against Elena Rybakina at the 2023 Indian Wells tournament, where she fell 6-2 6-2.