In the Porsche Tennis semifinals, Elena Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek in a thrilling match, ending Swiatek's unbeaten run in Stuttgart. Rybakina advanced to the final, where she faced Marta Kostyuk. Rybakina won the final, claiming her 3rd title of the year and becoming the first player to beat Swiatek twice in Stuttgart.
Elena - we wish you luck on your Driver's License exam π«Ά #PorscheTennis https://t.co/gj38HzGhNQ
Elena Rybakina won her 3rd title of the year in Stuttgart! π https://t.co/mryaZc5XRE
Elena Rybakina beats Marta Kostyuk to claim Stuttgart Open title https://t.co/fYkBs7KynH
π Brisbane π Abu Dhabi π Stuttgart π°πΏ Elena Rybakina's 2024 trophy case now includes a Porsche after a dominant display against Marta Kostyuk at the @PorscheTennis Grand Prix.
Fine weeks for both finalists conclude with Elena Rybakina as Stuttgart champion and Marta Kostyuk runner-up. Wasnβt particularly close, except late in the second set. But an excellent run of wins for Kostyuk to get there.
Rybakina strolls to Stuttgart title in straight-sets win over Kostyuk https://t.co/VGShTKzRIZ https://t.co/lEN5i7Oc92
π RYBAKINA wins the title in Stuttgart The World No.4 earns a 3rd title in 2024 dominating Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-2 in the final! 8th WTA title for Elena https://t.co/SLOPP1C5lV
Third title of the season πππ Elena Rybakina's incredible 2024 season continues and is the new champion in Stuttgart! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/TnDnSjKUT9
Elena Rybakina WINS the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix π https://t.co/YrmefgUIRb
Rybakina rides to victory in Stuttgart! ππ She wins her 3rd title of 2024, defeating Kostyuk 6-2, 6-2! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/crkozdfRR2
What a week! Elena Rybakina beats Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-2 to win the Stuttgart title for the first time! 3rd title of the year (all WTA 500s) 8th career title, 3rd on clay Just too good today⦠https://t.co/TM5JIcJvIX
Champion status π Elena Rybakina takes home the title in Stuttgart after defeating Kostyuk in straight sets! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/t4AXz6BInR
Time to get that drivers license πποΈ Elena Rybakina defeats Kostyuk to win the π in Stuttgart (and a new Porsche)! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/lT2zklsFvu
Elena Rybakina moves into a one-set lead β She's half way to getting her hands on a new Porsche, not that she's allowed to drive it because she has no licence... https://t.co/djJpgdRpah
One set away from a brand new Porsche πποΈ Elena Rybakina holds at love to win the opener 6-2 over Kostyuk! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/FM4Ls6vPDo
POWER house π₯ Rybakina takes the first set 6-2 over Kostyuk and is one set away from the title in Stuttgart. #PorscheTennis https://t.co/jXpdB78pEm
Setting the tone early β° Elena Rybakina consolidates the break to take a 2-0 lead in the final! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/UhjdCJAN5A
A new champion in Stuttgart will be crowned π Will Elena Rybakina or @marta_kostyuk take it? Presented by @CorpayFX https://t.co/s0Jc6xR8zL
Elena Rybakina ends Iga Swiatek's Stuttgart reign and will face Marta Kostyuk in final https://t.co/Fdumw9gf2B
Rybakina Takes Down Swiatek In Stuttgart, Will Face Kostyuk For Sunday Title https://t.co/kAUZHuvDuO
Rybakina ends Swiatek's Stuttgart reign and will face Kostyuk in final (from @AP) https://t.co/B5bkV60P7J
πΎ Tennis ace Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan ended defending champion and world number one Iga Swiatek's 10-match winning streak in Stuttgart on Saturday to reach the final of the German clay-court tournament #AFPSports https://t.co/X4efvy1aJY https://t.co/WH5nuo7hp4
For the 2024 Stuttgart title (and a brand new Porsche) ππ Elena Rybakina π @marta_kostyuk coming up on Sunday! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/x6APs8Medk
Her dream run continues π @marta_kostyuk becomes the first Ukrainian to secure a spot in the Stuttgart final! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/f9gK5EKuWd
Martaβs magic continues in Stuttgart πͺ Kostyuk picks up her 2nd straight top 10 win, defeating Vondrousova 7-6(2), 6-2 to reach the final! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/2PVdu7jXgD
One set away from the Stuttgart final π @marta_kostyuk lets a 5-1 lead slip in the opener but holds off Vondrousova in the tiebreak! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/KhtbCRlxXL
Elena Rybakina is some player.
"I actually don't have a drivers licence!" π Elena Rybakina may have some extra motivation to pass her driving test if she wins the Porsche prize in Stuttgart π https://t.co/C1JQ8Ji9P2
Elena Rybakina beats Iga Swiatek in a THRILLING match πͺ The rivalry continues... https://t.co/ML6Mo3c6FA
"I actually don't have a driving license, so..." π Some motivation if Elena Rybakina ends up winning the #PorscheTennis Grand Prix! ποΈπ¨ https://t.co/BauGMqcECp
tour-leading 5th final of the year for Elena Rybakina. takes the outright lead in match wins with 25. No.2 in the Race, only player to beat No.1 and No.2 this year. pretty darn good!
Elena Rybakina after beating Iga Swiatek in Stuttgart βYouβre 1 win away from driving off with a Porsche..β Elena: βWell guys I actually donβt have a drivers license.β π https://t.co/jq4N4O4Dio
Streak SNAPPED π ββοΈ No.4 seed Elena Rybakina ends the unbeaten run of two-time Stuttgart champ Swiatek to progress to her first #PorscheTennis final! https://t.co/2emdHYjInU
RYBAKINA wins the clash vs Swiatek! Kazakhstan's player defeats Stuttgart 2-time champion after a huge fight 6-3 4-6 6-3 πͺ 5th final of the season for Elena https://t.co/HM82BBpSZk
Excelling on all surfaces π π°πΏ Elena Rybakina advances to the final in Stuttgart with a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Swiatek! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/w7M0ZX152T
Rybakina through to the final - nice rivalry with her and Swiatek percolating - esp. ahead of two big 1000s and RG on clay. Coach already hand out with the keys to the Porsche (even though it's lavender). ποΈ π
25th win of the year π₯ 5th final of the year π₯ 5th career win over a World #1 πͺ π°πΏ Elena Rybakina has battled past Iga Swiatek, 6-3 4-6 6-3, to reach the final in Stuttgart. π She's the first woman to reach 5 finals in the first 4 months of the year since Azarenka in 2012:
Elena comes out on π Rybakina ousts No. 1 Swiatek to reach the final in Stuttgart! π #PorscheTennis https://t.co/oaJkoJUVYx
World #4 Elena Rybakina is the first player to EVER beat two-time champ and #1 Iga Swiatek in Stuttgart. 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in 2h50 to reach the final. Now leads the h2h 4-2 vs. the Pole, 2-0 on clay. https://t.co/e0F3lmXlrL
Here comes 1GA β‘οΈ @iga_swiatek forces a one-set shootout for a place in the #PorscheTennis final, taking the second set 6-4 over Rybakina! https://t.co/duPNnmfp2Y
Swiatek takes the 2nd set. 3-6, 6-4 vs. Rybakina. Great semifinal. https://t.co/ENDYtus8KQ
Elena Rybakina turns around a slow start to take the first set against Iga Swiatek β https://t.co/GIFq7G8ash
Advantage, Elena βοΈ No.4 seed Rybakina takes a 6-3 lead over Swiatek! #PorscheTennis https://t.co/IBAs0cTHK1
Rybakina leads Swiatek (who never lost in Stuttgart) 6-3 in the semifinals.
From 0-2 down, Rybakina wins four consecutive games against the two-time defending champ Swiatek in Stuttgart and now leads 4-2
Iga Swiatek is up and running in her match with Elena Rybakina β‘ https://t.co/odnz3U84Gy
Start your engines π₯ Elena Rybakina takes on @iga_swiatek in the first #PorscheTennis semifinal now! https://t.co/7mI1ToFJXz
SEMIFINAL SNAPSHOT: π΅π± Iga Swiatek vs. π°πΏ Elena Rybakina π₯ -Rybakina leads H2H 3-2. -Swiatek won last meeting (2024 Doha Final). -Will be their 2nd meeting on clay. -Only meeting on clay Rybakina def. Swiatek via retirement (2023 Rome QF). #PorscheTennis https://t.co/piWFSK3drQ