Ostakpenko beats Kenin to keep Latvia alive in Fed CupJelena Ostapenko on the way to a three-set win over Sofia Kenin that kept Latvia alive in their Fed Cup qualifying tie against the United States in Everett, WashingtonLOS ANGELES - Former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko defeated newly crowned Australian Open champ Sofia Kenin 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Saturday to keep Latvia alive in their Fed Cup qualifying tie against the United States. Ostapenko's victory, in one hour and 58 minutes at the Angel of the Wings arena in Everett, Washington, cut Latvia's deficit to 2-1 in the best-of-five match tie. America's 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams was up next with a chance to clinch it against world No. "I knew it was going to be a very tough match and the key thing for me was just to play aggressive." In a third set that featured six breaks of serve, Ostapenko held for 3-1 and, finally, held in the last game, sealing it on her second match point.

Source: Bangkok Post February 09, 2020 01:52 UTC