In the world of tennis, matchups between top-tier players often stir anticipation and excitement among fans, and the upcoming encounter between Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek at the Stuttgart Open is no exception. Rybakina, known for her powerful game, recently shared her thoughts on facing Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion.
Reflecting on their previous encounters, Rybakina acknowledged the challenges posed by Swiatek’s game. She described their matches as intense battles that push both players to their limits. Recalling a recent exhibition match, Rybakina highlighted Swiatek’s relentless intensity, noting the difficulty of facing her opponent, especially coming out of the preseason.
“I remember when we played an exhibition match earlier this year,” Rybakina recounted. “She started really intense, and I’m, like, I need to keep it up (smiling).”
Despite recognizing Swiatek’s prowess on clay courts, Rybakina expressed her eagerness to compete against her formidable opponent. While acknowledging Swiatek’s status as the favorite, Rybakina remained optimistic about her own chances, emphasizing the importance of her own performance.
“I think it’s nice to play against her,” Rybakina remarked. “Of course I want to win, but I need to be also realistic. She’s a very good player on clay. She’s maybe a little bit more the favorite now, but again, if I play well, I serve well, I move good, I have all the chances. So I’m just happy to play against her.”
Rybakina’s pragmatic approach underscores her confidence in her abilities while acknowledging the formidable challenge posed by Swiatek. As the two talents prepare to square off on the clay courts of Stuttgart, tennis enthusiasts eagerly await what promises to be a captivating and fiercely contested match.
Swiatek in Stuttgart, ranking, and results in 2024
WLWLLWWLLW Currently the world no.1, Swiatek has managed to achieve a composed 26-3 win-loss record in 2024. Iga is playing at the moment in Stuttgart where she defeated the world no.30 Elise Mertens 6-3 6-4 and the world no.303 Emma Raducanu 7-62 6-3.
Iga Swiatek will square off with the world no.4 Elena Rybakina in the semifinal. Their actual record is 3-2 for Rybakina.
Iga clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha and Indian Wells.
Swiatek won 20 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts and 7 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
Swiatek has scheduled to compete next in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open). She will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 22nd of April.
Rybakina in Stuttgart, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.4, the Kazakhstani achieved a 24-4 match record in 2024. Elena is participating in Stuttgart where she managed to beat the world no.19 Veronika Kudermetova 7-63 1-6 6-4 and the world no.14 Jasmine Paolini 6-3 5-7 6-3.
Elena Rybakina will take on the world no.1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinal. Their current record is 3-2 for Rybakina.
The Kazakhstani conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi. The Kazakhstani reached the final in Doha (Qatar TotalEnergies Open) and in Miami (Miami Open).
The Kazakhstani won 7 titles in her career: 4 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Rybakina will play next in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open). She will start from the main draw that will commence on the 22nd of April.
Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina squared off 5 times. Their current record is 3-2 for Rybakina. The last time they played, Iga Swiatek won 7-6(8) 6-2 in the final in Doha (Qatar TotalEnergies Open) on the 17th of February 2024.
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