6 Fun Facts about Ostapenko and Kasatkina
Jelena Ostapenko
Residence: Riga, Latvia
Date of Birth: 08 Jun 1997
Birthplace: Riga, Latvia
Height: 5′ 10″ (1.77 m)
Weight: 150 lbs. (68 kg)
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
FUN FACTS:
- Mother is her coach
- She has a dog named Juljeta
- Favorite shots are serve and backhand
- Tennis idol is Serena Williams
- Was a professional ballroom dancer for seven years
- Started playing tennis at age five
Daria Kasatkina
Residence: Togliatty, Russia
Date of Birth: 07 May 1997
Birthplace: Togliatty, Russia
Height: 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
Weight: 137 lbs. (62 kg)
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
FUN FACTS:
- Her brother is her fitness trainer
- Speaks Russian and English
- Favorite surface is clay
- Favorite shot is forehand
- Loves soccer (favorite team is FC Barcelona)
- Best tennis memory is winning Roland Garros juniors
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