Elena Rybakina secured her second consecutive title at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, defeating Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 in the final. This win marked her 13th overall title and came after just 78 minutes of play, adding to her impressive start to the year following her Australian Open victory in January. Notably, Rybakina had not passed her driver's test when she first won the tournament in 2024, so she used her prize to take and pass the test the following year.
Rybakina expressed her affection for the tournament, stating, 'It's an incredible event, and we love returning here. It feels like home, and you want to come back every year.' She also expressed her happiness about the second win and the beautiful car that comes with it.
Rybakina's path to the final included saving two match points in a three-hour quarterfinal against Leylah Fernandez. Her victory places her in an elite group of players who have won at least five WTA-level titles on multiple surfaces, alongside Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina, and Iga Swiatek. Meanwhile, Marta Kostyuk won the WTA Open de Rouen, defeating Veronika Podrez in an all-Ukrainian final, 6-3, 6-4, marking her second WTA singles title and first in over three years.
Kostyuk reflected on the match, saying, 'This was not just a match; it was a historical moment for Ukrainian tennis, with two Ukrainians in the final for the first time.' She hopes this match inspires more kids to try the sport and enjoy its passion.