Elena Rybakina cruises to victory over Marta Kostyuk in Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final in Stuttgart

Elena Rybakina claimed the Stuttgart title in impressive fashion, defeating Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-2 in the final of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. The Kazakhstani fourth seed dominated from the start, breaking Kostyuk’s serve in the opening game and never looking back.

Kostyuk, who was visibly emotional throughout the match, struggled to find her rhythm against Rybakina’s powerful game. Despite a brief moment where she had a chance to break back in the second set, Kostyuk was unable to capitalize on the opportunity, ultimately falling to her opponent in straight sets.

Rybakina, who had previously defeated world No 1 Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals, continued her strong form to secure her third title of 2024. With this win, she adds the Stuttgart title to her victories at the Brisbane International and the Abu Dhabi Open earlier in the year.

In her post-match speech, Rybakina thanked her team, coach, and the fans for their support throughout the tournament. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete and promised to return next year to defend her title.

Next up for Rybakina is the Madrid Open, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports throughout the upcoming week. Tennis fans can look forward to more exciting matches as the live coverage continues, with Stefanos Tsitsipas set to face Casper Ruud in Barcelona on Sunday. Stay tuned for all the action on Sky Sports Tennis.