Elena Rybakina secured her place in the championship match of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix after dispatching the 18‑year‑old Russian prospect 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 slated for Sunday, a contest that will be broadcast live from midday on Sky Sports Tennis. The semi‑final was competitive in its opening phase, with both athletes exchanging service breaks and battling for supremacy in the first set. Rybakina, drawing on her greater experience at the elite level, eventually edged ahead, clinching the set 7‑5 and taking a one‑set advantage into the second.
Once she held the lead, the 2024 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title‑holder asserted her dominance, racing out to a five‑game streak that closed the second set 6‑1 and delivered a composed, authoritative win. "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 fall asleep until the early hours of Friday morning – around 2 a.m. – after a grueling three‑hour quarter‑final battle against Leylah Fernandez.
"I'm pretty satisfied with the level I showed after a three‑hour match yesterday," she added, noting that the long night had left her feeling tired but determined. Despite the late night, Rybakina managed to get some rest before the semi‑final.
"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 do my best and give all my energy tomorrow," she explained, emphasizing her focus on the upcoming final. The day also featured drama on the ATP side.
Italian youngster Flavio Cobolli broke down in tears after clinching his place in the ATP 500 Munich final with a 6‑3, 6‑3 triumph over world No. 3 Alexander Zverev. Cobolli's performance was a showcase of power and precision: he rattled off 32 winners while committing only eight service‑point errors, propelling him past the defending champion.
The 23‑year‑old will now face American Ben Shelton in the Sunday final, scheduled for a 2 p.m. kickoff on Sky Sports Tennis, as he seeks his second tour title of the year following his ATP 500 victory in Acapulco in February. "It was one of my best matches ever, against one of my best friends on Tour," Cobolli said, reflecting on his relationship with Zverev. "He's a really good guy and we have a good relationship with everyone on his team, so it was a little bit tough to play against him.
But today I think I played one of my best matches, and I'm really happy about my performance." Cobolli's win also placed him among a select group of players this season who have reached ATP Tour finals on both clay and hard courts, joining the ranks of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The result propelled him to 12th place in the live ATP rankings as he pursues his fourth career title and third at the ATP 500 tier, having captured his maiden ATP trophy in Bucharest last year. Both matches highlight the depth of talent on the women's and men's circuits and set the stage for compelling finals in Stuttgart.
Rybakina, with her powerful baseline game and composure under pressure, will look to add another prestigious title to her resume, while Muchova will aim to leverage her own experience to upset the favorite. On the men's side, Cobolli hopes to continue his breakthrough momentum against Shelton, while Shelton will be eager to capitalize on his recent form. Fans can follow all the action live on Sky Sports or stream via NOW and the Sky Sports app, which also offer highlights, video analysis, and real‑time scores. The tournament continues to deliver high‑quality tennis, with both seasoned champions and rising stars providing memorable performances for audiences worldwide.