In Stuttgart, Germany, Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, advanced to the Porsche Grand Prix final by defeating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini with scores of 7-5 and 6-4. This victory sets the stage for a clay-court showdown against unseeded Jelena Ostapenko.
During the tournament, Sabalenka, who holds the world No. 1 ranking, has managed to preserve her energy. The 26-year-old from Belarus was given a bye in the opening round and advanced through a walkover in the second round. Her performance against Paolini was impressive, breaking her opponent’s serve six times and showcasing her dominance over the fifth-seeded player, who reached the French Open finals last year.
Meanwhile, Jelena Ostapenko, who hails from Latvia, secured her place in the final with a 6-4, 6-4 win against Ekaterina Alexandrova. Ostapenko, recognized for her aggressive, high-risk playstyle, claimed the French Open title in 2017—a remarkable achievement that remains her only Grand Slam to date. The 27-year-old had reached a career-high ranking of fifth in the world the year after her major win and is currently positioned 24th in the rankings.
The upcoming final promises an exciting clash between Sabalenka’s powerful baseline game and Ostapenko’s dynamic playstyle, leaving tennis fans eagerly anticipating the outcome.