After some remarkable performances, the Latvian WTA player, Jeļena Ostapenko has reached the quarter-final round of the Australian Open. During an incredible run, she outclassed some of the top WTA players including the American tennis prodigy, Coco Gauff. The former world no. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, was also there at their fourth-round match as she has taken up a commentator role for the Grand Slam event in Melbourne.
While talking about Ostapenko, she made some on-air comments about her that suggested she didn’t use to enjoy her practicing sessions with the Latvian player. A slew of fans also took note of Wozniacki’s controversial statement. The fans further flocked in on social media to react to those comments made by the former tennis player.
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Fans react to comments of Caroline Wozniacki about Jeļena Ostapenko at Australian Open
After moving away from the tennis court, Caroline Wozniacki has taken up the role of commentator and analyst for this season’s Australian Open. The former world no. 1 player was there in the commentary box for the exciting fourth-round fixture between Jeļena Ostapenko and Coco Gauff. While talking about the players, Wozniacki made an on-air comment about her old on-court rival.
She mentioned her old practice session with the Latvian tennis player. Wozniacki said, “Let’s just say I practiced with her once and chose not to do so again.”
Later, a number of fans also took note of those comments made by the former tennis player. Some of the fans saw that statement as a huge ‘disrespect’ towards the Latvian. Notably, one of the fans criticized Wozniacki by saying, “why is a retired player throwing shade at an active player? like, what is the point besides bitterness/clout chasing 😭😭”
why is a retired player throwing shade at an active player? like, what is the point besides bitterness/clout chasing 😭😭 https://t.co/IhVrodA8f9
— justin frederic (@justinfrederic) January 22, 2023
Meanwhile, one of the fans mocked Wozniacki by sharing her head-to-head (0-4) record against Ostapenko.
Jelena Ostapenko ended Wozniacki, that's why she's mad #AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/wfMcs7DFN5 pic.twitter.com/LhfgAgFJQj
— was MDNASPEARSS (@mediamdnaspears) January 22, 2023
Another fan commented, “its bcs she dragged her a**”
its bcs she dragged her a$$ https://t.co/ha8n0d6WAb
— ellie (@WTANlGHTMARE) January 22, 2023
Meanwhile, one of the fans brought to light an old statement made by Ostapenko about her old rival. It stated, “Apart from herself, nobody considers her No. 1. Tennis that relies solely on opponent’s mistakes is not tennis. It’s up to you to win, you should not wait for gifts from the others.”
While sharing those comments, the fan also said, “This comment from Jelena makes me believe the feeling was mutual.”
This comment from Jelena makes me believe the feeling was mutual. https://t.co/It4pi2TIdL pic.twitter.com/rawpHXgGuq
— Lee (@lee_tennis) January 22, 2023
Other fans reacted in a similar way,
I’m sure she couldn’t handle getting beat up by her even more than she already did. https://t.co/BeeuQh4iJe
— Reedo (@qinpenko12) January 22, 2023
The content we are all here for tbh. https://t.co/HzjqlpHn6D
— NJHDocumenter91 (@NJHDocumenter91) January 22, 2023
Omg Caro 🤣 https://t.co/TaIbIEIaEk
— Amahl's Delusions (@amahlsza) January 22, 2023
I'm cracking up. #Ostapenko https://t.co/AyTcLpdl4M pic.twitter.com/DOVzuVxrwp
— Penkostan (@ostaplosion) January 22, 2023
Yeah, your shoulders prolly were on the verge of collapse. Can’t nobody handle that kind of hostile ground game with no check on the other end. https://t.co/rtHRDWsCiy
— Disgruntled Tweeter (@sunof_amutha) January 22, 2023
Caro said that after Chris Fowler asked her how did she handle Penko's antics cause Penko was complaining about everything at that moment🤭🤭🤭🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/WQjeL38FpQ
— Zory Moreno (@Zory363) January 22, 2023
That jealous rat https://t.co/J5QOtfXZMN
— Plisqueenova (@Pliskova_Fanss) January 22, 2023
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