Ostapenko before facing Swiatek: "I have to do what I need to do: stay aggressive"

Jelena Ostapenko and Iga Swiatek will face off for a spot in the semifinals of the Stuttgart tournament.

Despite their respective rankings, the head-to-head record between the two players is clear: Ostapenko leads 5-0.

When asked in a press conference how she approaches this match, Ostapenko replied: "I have to do what I need to do: stay aggressive and play my game.

I’m always ready for a battle against the top players. This is one of them. I think I just need to focus on what I have to do."