Elena Rybakina Upsets Iga Swiatek To Reach Porsche Grand Prix Final

Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, prepares to hit a return to Danielle Collins during the women's singles final of the Miami Open tennis tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP P

At the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany, Elena Rybakina secured a hard-fought victory over top-ranked Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. The match lasted 2 hours and 49 minutes, with Rybakina prevailing 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Rybakina, currently ranked world No. 4, showcased her prowess by delivering 10 aces and successfully defending 11 out of 13 break points against her.

This win marked Rybakina's fourth triumph in six encounters with Swiatek, thwarting the latter's quest for a third consecutive title in Stuttgart. Swiatek aimed to emulate Maria Sharapova's feat of winning three championships in Stuttgart from 2012 to 2014 but fell short against Rybakina's resilient performance.

She showcased her skills with 10 aces and strong defense against break points.

Rybakina secured a hard-fought victory over Swiatek in a 3-set match.

This win marked Rybakina's fourth triumph in six encounters with Swiatek.

Rybakina now awaits the outcome of the second semifinal between Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk and Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova to determine her opponent in the final showdown. The final match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, where Rybakina will strive to claim the prestigious title at the Porsche Grand Prix.