Elena Rybakina secured her place in the championship match of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix after dispatching the 18‑year‑old Russian prodigy Mirra Andreeva with a straight‑sets victory of 7-5, 6-1 on Saturday afternoon in Stuttgart. The 2026 Australian Open champion will now meet Karolina Muchova in the final scheduled for Sunday, which will be broadcast live from midday on Sky Sports Tennis. The semi‑final was a tightly contested affair in the opening set, with both competitors exchanging service breaks and battling point for point. Andreeva, despite her youth, demonstrated poise and threatened to upset the more experienced Rybakina, forcing the Kazakhstani star to dig deep.
Ultimately, Rybakina’s seasoned composure and tactical awareness allowed her to edge ahead, clinching the first set 7-5 and taking a 1‑0 lead in the match. Once the momentum shifted in her favour, Rybakina accelerated her dominance in the second set.
She surged ahead by winning the first five games, showcasing powerful groundstrokes, precise serving, and relentless pressure that left Andreeva scrambling for answers. The young challenger could not recover, and the set closed out 6-1, sealing a composed and convincing win for Rybakina. "It feels great, I'm super happy," Rybakina said in the post‑match interview.
"I missed this tournament last year, so it means a lot to be back in the final." She also disclosed that she had not been able to sleep until the early hours of Friday morning, staying awake until around 2 a.m. after a grueling three‑hour quarter‑final against Leylah Fernandez. "I'm pretty pleased with how I performed after such a long match yesterday," she added, indicating that the late night had not hampered her focus.
Rybakina explained that she managed to catch up on rest before the semi‑final, noting, "I managed to sleep in and we did a regular warm‑up and we talked through the match. I'm super happy. I will try to give my best and pour all my energy into tomorrow's final." In other news from Saturday, Italian youngster Flavio Cobolli produced an emotional performance that saw him reach the ATP 500 Munich final after a commanding 6‑3, 6‑3 victory over world No. 3 Alexander Zverev.
Cobolli, only 23, struck 32 winners and surrendered just eight points on his first serve, overwhelming the defending champion and establishing a new benchmark in his career. Cobolli’s triumph sets up a Sunday showdown against Ben Shelton, with the final also to be aired live on Sky Sports Tennis from 2 p.m.
The Italian is chasing his second tour title of the season after winning the ATP 500 event in Acapulco earlier in February. "It was one of my best matches ever, against one of my best friends on tour," Cobolli reflected. "He's a great guy and we have a good relationship with his team, so it was a bit tough to play against him.
But I think I played one of my best matches today, and I'm really happy with my performance." Cobolli’s win also places him among an exclusive group of players this year who have reached ATP Tour finals on both clay and hard courts, joining the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The victory propels him to 12th in the live ATP rankings as he eyes his fourth career title and third at the ATP 500 level, building on his maiden trophy win in Bucharest last year.
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For those interested in following the action, the Sky Sports platform offers comprehensive tennis coverage, including match replays, player interviews, and in‑depth analysis. Overall, Stuttgart has delivered a compelling mix of high‑stakes drama and emerging talent. Rybakina’s path to the final underscores her resilience after a demanding quarter‑final, while Cobolli’s breakthrough against a top‑three opponent signals a rising star ready to challenge the established elite. The upcoming finals promise to showcase top‑level tennis, with both matches set to provide thrilling conclusions to a week of intense competition.