Shock! Tennis player with '28.7 billion won in prize money' posts second-hand phone for sale: "No scratches, buy it for 860,000 won" → Fans 'in an uproar'

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A world-renowned female tennis player who has earned over 200 billion won in career prize money by competing on tennis courts around the globe has appeared as a 'seller' on an online second-hand marketplace, sparking widespread discussion. The person in question is Jelena Ostapenko (29), the 2017 French Open champion and 'Latvia's tennis hero'.

According to a report by the U.S. sports outlet Sportskeeda on the 1st (Korean time), Ostapenko recently listed her smartphone for sale through her dedicated SNS account for selling clothing and personal items. The product she posted is a pink 'iPhone 13 Pro Max' model.

In her post, Ostapenko wrote, "It has almost no scratches and works perfectly. It is nearly brand new. Please message me if you are interested," and set the price at 500 euros (approximately 860,000 won).

Upon hearing the news, fans have engaged in heated debate. This is hardly surprising, as Ostapenko is one of the most prominent assets in the tennis world. As of May 2026, according to the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) website, her career prize money totals approximately 19.53 million dollars (about 28.7 billion won), and she has already earned 800,000 dollars (about 1.2 billion won) in prize money in 2026.

Fan reactions are sharply divided. Some fans expressed skepticism, saying, "It's hard to believe that a billionaire asset holder would personally post an ad to sell something for just 800,000 won," and, "Shouldn't she be focusing more on her performance on the court?"

On the other hand, there is strong support for Ostapenko's down-to-earth and frugal side. Messages of encouragement continue to pour in, such as, "It's actually more likable that she sells unused items instead of throwing them away," "A true example of 'Hustle Life'," and "Her relentless frugality seems to be the secret to her success."

A native of Latvia who turned professional in 2012, Ostapenko is a former top-ranked player currently positioned at world No. 40. Her career-high ranking was No. 5, achieved in March 2018. She also holds the title of 2017 French Open champion. She previously won the Korea Open held in Korea in September 2017, and in the 2022 Korea Open, she reached the final but fell to Ekaterina Alexandrova (32) of Russia, settling for the runner-up position.

In fact, Ostapenko's love for second-hand trading is not new. Last year, she listed her used perfume samples (priced around 10,000 to 20,000 won), a vacuum cleaner, and even storage boxes for sale, earning a joking compliment from fellow player Jessica Pegula (32, USA): "I respect her business spirit."

Known on the court for her relentless "attack-first" style, Ostapenko displays an even more meticulous and aggressive approach to asset management in her private life, offering tennis fans a unique form of entertainment.

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