In a dominating display, Elena Rybakina secured her second Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title, defeating Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 in just 78 minutes. This victory marks her 13th overall title and continues her impressive start to the year, following her Australian Open win in January. Notably, Rybakina had previously won the tournament in 2024 but had not yet obtained her driver's license, using her prize to take and pass the test the following year. "This tournament feels like home, and I'm thrilled to have won my second title here in Stuttgart, along with this beautiful car," Rybakina expressed.
Despite facing challenges, including saving two match points in a quarter-final against Leylah Fernandez, Rybakina's confidence shone through in the final, with three straight-set victories. Her win elevates her into an elite group of active players with at least five WTA-level titles on multiple surfaces, joining Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina, and Iga Swiatek. In other news, Marta Kostyuk emerged victorious in an all-Ukrainian final at the WTA Open de Rouen, defeating Veronika Podrez 6-3, 6-4 to claim her second WTA singles title and first in over three years. "This match was a historic moment for Ukrainian tennis, and I hope it inspires more kids to take up the sport," Kostyuk said.