Elena Rybakina Claims Her Second Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Title

Elena Rybakina has successfully defended her title at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, defeating Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 in the final. This victory marks her 13th overall title and comes after a strong start to the year, which included winning the Australian Open in January. Notably, Rybakina's first win in Stuttgart in 2024 came with a unique prize - a Porsche - which she was unable to drive at the time due to not having a driver's license. She has since passed her test. Rybakina expressed her affection for the tournament, stating, "It's an amazing tournament, we love coming back here... It really feels like home.") She also expressed her happiness at winning the title and the car. Despite exuding confidence in the final, Rybakina had a challenging quarter-final match against Leylah Fernandez, where she saved two match points. This win elevates Rybakina into an elite group of active players who have won at least five WTA-level titles on multiple surfaces, alongside Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina, and Iga Swiatek. Fans can catch tennis action without a contract on NOW, and stay updated with the latest scores, results, and upcoming matches on the Sky Sports app.