'But we’ll see': Jelena Ostapenko's dream vacation this year in danger because of one reason

Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko is reportedly not looking forward to her favourite vacation. The 27-year-old is famous for celebrating her birthday in a unique manner every year where she spend it in a unique way.

This year, however, Ostapenko will not be able to do that as she will be, in all likelihood, featuring in the second Grand Slam of the year, the French Open. This year’s Roland Garros will begin from May 27 where players from all the world will participate to showcase their talent and secure the ultimate prize.

Ostapenko, who is currently taking part in the Rome Open where she cemented her spot in the third round after beating Rebecca Sramkova in the second round with a score of 1-6, 6-4, 6-3. Talking after the match, Ostapenko stated that chances of having a dream vacation this year to celebrate her birthday are grim, largely because of the French Open.

“Oh my god, don’t remind me about my birthday,” she said, according to Tennis.com. “I don’t want to get one year older! I was thinking to maybe go to Ibizia or Mykonos. I don’t know. I’ve always wanted to go there, but we’ll see how I do at the French. I think they’re such cool places, especially in the summer. You have to go then, otherwise it’s not fun anymore. If I have time, I’ll probably go there with my friends.”

Ostapenko is having a good season, especially on the clay court. Recently, she lifted the Stuttgart Open after beating the reigning world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the final in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-1. She will now face Germany’s Laura Siegemund in the third round. The 37-year-old cemented her spot in the round of 32 after beating Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti in the round of 64 in straight sets with a score of 6-2, 6-2.