Elena Rybakina’s impressive victory in the Stuttgart semifinals has not only propelled her into the final but also left her in a humorous predicament regarding the potential prize—a Porsche. The fourth-seeded player’s win over the Polish world No. 1 marked her entry into her fifth final of 2024.
In a hard-fought battle, Rybakina secured a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory, showcasing her resilience and skill against a formidable opponent. Reflecting on the match, she commented, “Like always it was a very tough match. My serve helped me a lot in important moments. I was fighting for the ball. It was such a close match. I’m really happy I managed to win and could show a good game.”
However, the prospect of winning a Porsche—a traditional prize at the Stuttgart tournament—poses an amusing dilemma for Rybakina. Despite her stellar performance on the court, she confessed, “I actually don’t have a driver’s licence.”
Rybakina’s revelation adds a touch of humor to her impressive run in the tournament, where she has already clinched titles in Adelaide and Abu Dhabi, along with runner-up finishes in Doha and Miami this season.
As she prepares for the final showdown, Rybakina’s humor and talent continue to captivate fans and observers alike, making her journey in Stuttgart a memorable one, both on and off the court.
Rybakina in Stuttgart, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked world no.4, the Kazakhstani has a composed 25-4 record in 2024. Rybakina is now playing in Stuttgart where she managed to beat the world no.19 Veronika Kudermetova 7-63 1-6 6-4, the world no.14 Jasmine Paolini 6-3 5-7 6-3 and the world no.1 Iga Swiatek 6-3 4-6 6-3.
Elena Rybakina will take on the world no.27 Marta Kostyuk in the final on Sunday at 1:00 pm on Centre Court. Their record is 1-1.
Elena has won 2 titles in 2024 in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi. Rybakina reached the final in Doha (Qatar TotalEnergies Open) and in Miami (Miami Open).
Rybakina 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.
Elena Rybakina |
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