Elena Rybakina defeated Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 to claim her 13th career title and second at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. This win comes after her Australian Open victory in January, solidifying her strong start to the year.
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. Rybakina expressed her affection for the tournament, stating, "It's an amazing tournament, we love coming back here... It really feels like home." Her confidence was evident in the final, having reached it with three straight-set victories.
However, she also overcame a challenging quarter-final against Leylah Fernandez, saving two match points. This victory places Rybakina among an elite group of active players with at least five WTA-level titles on multiple surfaces, alongside Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina, and Iga Swiatek. In another notable match, Marta Kostyuk emerged victorious in an all-Ukrainian final at the WTA Open de Rouen, defeating Veronika Podrez 6-3, 6-4. Kostyuk reflected on the significance of the match, saying, "This match today was not just a match...
It was a historical moment for Ukrainian tennis." She hopes this achievement will inspire more children to take up the sport.