Hsieh Su-wei & Jelena Ostapenko: Partner Therapy, Su-wei's Strings, Penko's Aura, & More

I spoke with Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko at the 2026 WTA Finals in Indian Wells. It will be hard not to laugh during this one... We discussed their chemistry, game styles, competitive quirks, and doubles.

• What makes their partnership so great
• If their different playing styles can throw off opponents
• The last time Su-wei had her racquet restrung
• Ostapenko’s facial expressions
• Mixed doubles
• The round robin format and the stress of “three chances to win or lose"
• Ostapenko's quick take on coaching after retirement
• How to make doubles more popular and more visible

Watch the 2026 WTA Finals on Tennis Channel all week long.

Learn more about Hsieh & follow:

• Instagram
• WTA Profile
• Wikipedia

Learn more about Jelena & follow:

• Instagram
• WTA Profile
• Wikipedia

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