Ostapenko sent packing by former junior champion in Paris

[ASFN Admin]

Former champion Jelena Ostapenko was knocked out of the French Open, beaten 6-4 6-3 by Spain's Paula Badosa in the third round on Saturday. The Latvian, who lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup in 2017, lacked control as she hit 32 winners but dished up 43 unforced errors in only one hour and 22 minutes. Ostapenko threatened a comeback in the second set but was too inconsistent, a woeful double fault earning Badosa a match point, which she converted when the Latvian whacked a forehand wide.

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