'I’m a Grand Slam champion who earned £14m - now I’m selling my possessions for £4'

Raking in millions on the tennis court hasn't dampened Jelena Ostapenko's business instincts one bit. That's after supporters discovered the former French Open winner flogging some of her belongings for as little as £4. Ostapenko, 28, burst onto the professional scene when she defeated Simona Halep to win the 2017 French Open at just 20 . That stands as her sole grand slam triumph to this day, though she has continued to rake in substantial prize money competing on the WTA Tour since then. The Latvian has pocketed a little more than £14million from her tennis career alone. And that's excluding any sponsorship deals and commercial agreements she may boast. Ostapenko also defeated world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka at the Porsche Grand Prix back in April. Part of her grand prize reward was a brand new Porsche Macan Turbo, reportedly valued at approximately £100,000. Yet the former Slam winner continues to boost her tennis income by flogging her personal items online. And no possession is too modest for Ostapenko, as demonstrated by some of the thrifty offerings her supporters can snap up. Through a private secondary Instagram profile, Ostapenko aims to "give a second life" to some of her belongings she no longer needs. And this encompasses everything from fragrance samples to storage containers that have served their purpose. Tennis ace Ostapenko recently turned heads when she flaunted her latest Porsche purchase on social media. But it wasn't just the car that caught attention as she then promoted her post selling a pair of storage boxes for just £4 each later the same day. It's clear Ostapenko's hustle extends way beyond the tennis court. And it can only help her bank balance as she opts to sell items she no longer needs rather than simply discarding them. It's been a challenging year in singles tournaments, with her last three appearances each ending at the first attempt. However, Ostapenko has still managed to rake in around £1.7m in 2025 alone from her on-court performances. She found more success in doubles, teaming up with Hsieh Su-wei at this year's WTA Finals in Riyadh. The duo made it to the semi-finals before being defeated by eventual runners-up Timea Babos and Luisa Stefani. After a gruelling season, Ostapenko has been spotted basking in the Maldivian sun, enjoying a well-deserved break at the luxurious Baglioni Resort. An all-inclusive stay at the venue costs a minimum of £900 per night, evidence she's doing just fine and her selling habits are by no means out of necessity. Ostapenko's frugality is commendable, proving even sports stars can be savvy with their money. It's certainly not the norm to see athletes auctioning off their unwanted items, but the Latvian is far from being too proud to make a quick buck when the opportunity arises.