Jelena Ostapenko lights up Dickies Arena with leopard-print DK ONE looks

The Latvian remains in contention with partner Lyudmyla Kichenok at the WTA Finals after a third super-tiebreak match, but stands alone when it comes to style.

By David KanePublished November 05, 2022

MATCH POINT: P.Kvitova def. J. Ostapenko; Eastbourne Final 0:43

WATCH: Ostapenko's styles have gotten more eye-catching throughout the 2022 season.

FORT WORTH, Texas—Is this what the kids call a “lewk?”

Jelena Ostapenko has shown off some funky style in 2022, bringing some of her most memorable ensembles to the WTA Finals alongside partner Lyudmyla Kichenok.

The 2017 Roland Garros champion has been collaborating with Latvian brand DK One since the start of the season, showing off an array of prints, patterns, and ruffles—some of which played just up to the lines of Wimbledon’s dress code back in July.

Ostapenko brought some of her greatest hits to Fort Worth after qualifying for the doubles event, including a leopard-print number and matching color that she first debuted at the US Open.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Jelena Ostapenko (R) of Latvia and Lyudmyla Kichenok (L) of Ukraine celebrate a point against Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan and Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil during the 2022 WTA Finals, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Dickies Arena on November 05, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

The lewk clearly brought some luck on Saturday as Ostapenko and Kichenok won their first match of the week after two narrow defeats earlier in round-robin action; rallying from a set down, the Latvian/Ukrainian duo edged past Anna Danilina Beatriz Haddad Maia, 6-7 (7), 6-4, 10-8.

On-court announcer Andrew Krasny asked the team about the match but saved his best question for last, inquiring after Ostapenko’s audacious apparel.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: Jelena Ostapenko (L) of Latvia and Lyudmyla Kichenok (R) of Ukraine return a shot against Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Giuliana Olmos of Mexico in their Women's Doubles Group Stage match during the 2022 WTA Finals, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Dickies Arena on November 03, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) — © Getty Images

“I just know that this season, this print is quite trendy,” explained the business-minded former world No. 5. “So many brands are doing this, and I was designing this with the owner of the brand. I think it’s quite trendy this year, so I needed to make an outfit like this!”

With Ostapenko/Kichenok’s fate up to the final Pam Shriver Group match between Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova against Gabriela Dabrowski and Giuliana Olmos, it’s a win-win for real fashion heads: either we get to see another stunner from Ostapenko’s 2022 line or she gets a jump start on planning out what she’ll wear in 2023.