Elena Rybakina added a second Stuttgart title to her résumé, defeating Karolina Muchova 7-5, 6-1 in the final of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. The Kazakh star, who first lifted the trophy in 2024, captured her 13th career tournament victory in just 78 minutes, reinforcing the dominant way she has begun the season after her Australian Open triumph earlier in the year. The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix is famous for its unique prize: the champion receives a brand‑new Porsche that is driven onto the court for a celebratory lap.
When Rybakina first won the event in 2024, she had not yet completed the required driver’s test, so she used the prize car to enroll in the program and successfully passed the test the following year. "It’s an amazing tournament, we love coming back here," Rybakina said in the post‑match interview. "It really feels like home and you just want to return every year. I’m super happy for the second win here in Stuttgart and for this beautiful car." Rybakina’s path to the final was largely smooth; she breezed through the earlier rounds with three straight‑set victories.
The most dramatic moment came in the quarter‑final, where she faced Leylah Fernandez. The match stretched to three hours, and Rybakina was forced to fend off two match points before eventually prevailing, showcasing her mental toughness under pressure.
The win places Rybakina in an exclusive group of active players who have amassed at least five WTA titles on more than one surface. Only three other women—Venus Williams, Elina Svitolina and Iga Świątek—share this distinction, underscoring Rybakina’s versatility and consistency across clay, grass and hard courts.
Beyond the Stuttgart triumph, the tournament weekend featured other notable storylines. In Rouen, Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk captured the WTA Open de Rouen title, beating compatriot Veronika Podrez 6-3, 6-4 in a historic all‑Ukrainian final.
Kostyuk, the top seed, wrapped up the match in just over an hour, securing her second WTA singles title and her first in more than three years. "This match today was not just a match," Kostyuk remarked. "It was a historical moment for Ukrainian tennis. It’s the first time two Ukrainians have met in a final.
I know how much work, sacrifice, tears and sweat goes into this sport, and to be on this stage makes me incredibly proud of Ukrainian tennis right now. We have five players in the Top 100, and I hope that this match, and both Veronika and I, will inspire more kids to pick up a racket, experience the passion of the game, and enjoy everything tennis has to offer." Rybakina’s Stuttgart success also highlights her rapid ascent in the sport. Since turning professional, she has captured 13 titles, and her ability to dominate on different surfaces suggests she could be a perennial contender for Grand Slam crowns in the years ahead.
Her aggressive baseline play, powerful serve, and composure in clutch moments have become hallmarks of her game. The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, held on indoor clay at the Porsche Arena, continues to be a key stop on the WTA calendar, offering players a chance to fine‑tune their games ahead of the spring clay swing. The event also draws a passionate fan base, drawn by the combination of high‑level tennis and the glamour of the automotive prize. For fans who want to follow the action, live streams are available without a contract through the NOW platform, and Sky Sports provides comprehensive coverage, including match scores, results, and upcoming fixtures.
The Sky Sports app offers additional video highlights, player interviews, and in‑depth analysis, ensuring that tennis enthusiasts can stay up to date wherever they are. In summary, Elena Rybakina’s second Stuttgart title not only adds another trophy to her growing collection but also cements her status as one of the sport’s most adaptable and resilient competitors. Her victory, alongside Marta Kostyuk’s landmark win in Rouen, underscores a week of memorable moments on the women’s tour, promising an exciting season ahead for fans of the game.