Jelena Ostapenko stuns favourite Simona Halep to win French Open

The 20-year-old, ranked 47, had never been beyond the third round at a grand slam before nor won a senior title.

Jelena Ostapenko stuns favourite Simona Halep to win French Open
Sat, 10 Jun, 2017 - 17:31

Jelena Ostapenko overpowered title favourite Simona Halep to become one of the most surprising grand slam champions of all time.

The 20-year-old, ranked 47, had never been beyond the third round at a grand slam before nor won a senior title.

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