Overview

• Jelena Ostapenko defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-1 in the Stuttgart Open final, securing her ninth career WTA title and first on clay since her 2017 French Open victory.
• Ostapenko became the first player since Serena Williams in 2012 to beat the world No. 1 and No. 2 in the same clay tournament, overcoming Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals.
• The victory propelled Ostapenko six spots in the rankings to world No. 18, positioning her as a strong contender for the upcoming French Open.
• Sabalenka extended her streak of Stuttgart final losses to four, joking post-match about buying her own Porsche after missing out on the tournament’s iconic prize again.
• A cold handshake between the players at the net drew social media attention, with fans debating its perceived lack of sportsmanship.