Riske made the round of sixteen at the 2020 AO, her best result here.
Ostapenko reached the third round twice (2017, 2018).
Neither player won their opening match last year, so already 2022 is an improvement.
Ostapenko won their only previous match, straight sets in the second round of the 2019 US Open.
Two double faults in the opening service game for Riske saw her lose serve and Ostapenko began with a 3-0 lead.
Riske held serve in the fourth game despite two backhand winners from Ostapenko.
Ostapenko saved one break point in the fifth game, but Riske broke through with the second to bring things back on serve.
Two big serves, including an ace, highlighted the next game for Riske, and then she broke Ostapenko a second time to lead for the first time 4-3.
A love game sealed with a forehand winner meant that the American had won five games in succession.
Ostapenko served to stay in the set at 3-5, and survived one set point against her.
Riske served for the set at 5-4. A love game later amd Riske was leading 6-4.
From 2-2 in set two, Ostapenko went on a charge, winning seven straight games. The second set was hers 6-2, and she led 3-0 in the decider.
From 0-30, Riske won four points to hold, and break her run of outs.
In the fifth game, Ostapenko saved a pair of break points, but a double fault gave Riske another chance. An Ostapenko backhand error cost her the break and Riske was closer at 2-3.
Although Ostapenko appeared to be losing focus somewhat, she saved things in game seven with her forehand, avoiding a service break with two winners amongst other excellent shot making. 4-3 to the 26th seed.
At 4-4, Ostapenko was taken to deuce before holding and forcing Riske to do the same if she wanted to extend the match.
Riske was up 30-15. However, Ostapenko hit a forehand return winner, then Riske hit a wide forehand: on match point she double faulted.
Jelena Ostapenko was through to the third round 4-6 6-2 6-4.
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