Dayana Yastremska, born on May 15, 2000, in Odesa, Ukraine, is a professional tennis player known for her aggressive playing style. Introduced to tennis at the age of five by her grandfather Ivan, she quickly ascended the ranks, turning professional in 2015.
Throughout her career, Yastremska has secured three WTA singles titles:
- Hong Kong (2018): Defeated Wang Qiang 6-2, 6-1.
- Hua Hin (2019): Overcame Ajla Tomljanović 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(3).
- Strasbourg (2019): Prevailed against Caroline Garcia 6-4, 5-7, 7-6(3).
In 2020, she reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 22.
fr.wikipedia.org However, her progress faced challenges, including a provisional suspension in early 2021 due to a positive test for mesterolone, an anabolic agent. After investigations, the International Tennis Federation cleared her of any wrongdoing in June 2021, allowing her to return to competition.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 profoundly affected Yastremska. She and her younger sister, Ivanna, fled to France, leaving their parents behind in Odesa. Despite these hardships, she showcased resilience by reaching the final of the Lyon Open shortly after, dedicating her performance to her homeland.
In January 2024, Yastremska made a remarkable run at the Australian Open, advancing from the qualifiers to the semifinals. She defeated top-seeded players, including Markéta Vondroušová and Victoria Azarenka, before falling to Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals. This performance propelled her back into the top 30 rankings.
Most recently, in February 2025, Yastremska reached the final of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz tournament. She was narrowly defeated by Ekaterina Alexandrova in a three-set match, with scores of 6-2, 3-6, 7-5.
Yastremska’s journey reflects her resilience and determination, both on and off the court, as she continues to represent Ukraine on the global tennis stage.