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Jelena Ostapenko was seen sporting a new hairstyle recently

Jelena Ostapenko loves to experiment with fashion, and it is on display once again at the ongoing Abu Dhabi Open in the U.A.E. The Latvian tennis star has been spotted sporting a new hairstyle and it has certainly caught the attention of fans. Ostapenko is never afraid to express herself and always comes across in unique avatars – you can either love her fashion statement or dislike it, but you certainly can’t ignore it.

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Ostapenko’s presence on court is equally entertaining for fans present at the stadium as well as viewers on other platforms. Be it her verbal nods, expressions or her unique style statement, she always manages to keep the fans engaged. She has always maintained that it’s really difficult for her to find a balance of emotions while playing. Ostapenko is currently playing in Abu Dhabi and is scheduled to face Qinwen Zheng in the Round of 16 later today. The 5th-seeded Latvian won her first match against Danielle Collins and will be looking to go all the way in this tournament.

Fans react to Jelena Ostapenko’s new hairstyle

Let us take a look at what fans feel about Ostapenko’s new hairstyle.

“We need fashionistas after Serena, Venus, Sharapova”, wrote a fan, hinting that Ostapenko could fill in those shoes when it comes to fashion.

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“Nice looking box braids. Makes sense for the sport. I love how Azarenka braids her hair also”, wrote another fan.

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“The Queen of fashion”, read a tweet from a fan who is evidently impressed with Ostapenko’s new look.

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“There’s something about ostapenko that makes it come off goofy and endearing where someone else doing the same thing would be annoying”, commented another fan.

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Another fan joked: “She defeated Coco Gauff and took her hairstyle.”

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