What happens when your favorite icon becomes your fan? It is nothing but a surreal moment for anyone. Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko encountered such a special moment when her favorite musician Lil Wayne showered his love for Ostapenko’s recent win at Wimbledon. Confirming himself as Ostapenko’s “huge fan”, Wayne intrigues people. Will he attend the Latvian tennis star’s match soon?
Lil Wayne took to his official X platform to share his admiration for Jelena Ostapenko’s entry to the quarterfinals after defeating Yulia Putintseva. “Jelena Jelena Jelena!!! I am and I been a huge fkn fan!!! a joy to watch…EVERY TIME!”- wrote the rapper. However, this is not the first time Lil Wayne has shared his liking for the Latvian WTA star.
Previously in April, Ostapenko attended a Drake concert in Miami and was interviewed by the Tennis Channel to share her experience. She talked about her experience while giving special mention to Lil Wayne confirming how she likes Wayne’s music. “I think it was nice but honestly the part where it was Lil Wayne – I liked way better. I felt like his vibe and the music was so nice. And when there was Drake I was just standing, I was not dancing much. And when Lil Wayne came out I was dancing every single song”- said Ostapenko. Now this Latvian tennis star’s admiration for the rapper didn’t go in vain as Wayne not only noticed Ostapenko’s comments but shared the Tennis Channel’s interview on his Instagram story. “Thanks for da luv”-captioned Lil Wayne.
Wayne’s heartfelt gesture delighted the 27-year-old WTA star’s heart. Expressing her happiness with a “wow”, Ostapenko mentioned how Wayne messaged her calling himself a “big fan”. Speaking about her reaction, Ostapenko further said, “that was like … I was staring at my phone. I stopped and I was staring at my phone for like five minutes. I couldn’t believe Lil Wayne texted me. I mean, it’s amazing.”
Lil Wayne’s message surely motivated Ostapenko to prepare well against Barbora Krejčíková for tomorrow’s quarterfinals. Not only did Ostapenko love Wayne’s gesture, but she also dropped a special request for the rapper.
Jelena Ostapenko said she “would love to see” Lil Wayne in her box
In an interview with the Tennis Channel in June, Ostapenko expressed her wholesome admiration for Lil Wayne. “I would love to see him in my box, maybe when I’m playing in the US Open or when I’m in the U.S. I would love to see him watching me play, of course!”- Ostapenko said hoping that her favorite musician might fulfill her request.
Now, Ostapenko’s message again caught Lil Wayne’s attention and the rapper delighted the Latvian WTA star with an affirmative response. “Ima have to pull up”- tweeted the rapper. Last year, Wayne attended Djokovic’s match against Daniil Medvedev at the US Open. Therefore, it seems that there are chances of him attending Ostapenko’s match given he likes the Latvian tennis star’s play style.
Nevertheless, Lil Wayne’s motivational message for Jelena Ostapenko for her Round of 16 win at Wimbledon hinted at a newly-blossomed friendship. So, do you think Lil Wayne would attend Ostapenko’s match in the future?
