Overview

• Jelena Ostapenko defeated Iga Swiatek 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 in the Stuttgart Open quarterfinals, marking her first win over Swiatek on clay and maintaining a flawless 6-0 head-to-head record.
• Swiatek, a two-time Stuttgart champion and dominant clay-court player, struggled with Ostapenko’s aggressive style, losing her serve six times during the match.
• Ostapenko advances to face Ekaterina Alexandrova, who upset third seed Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 6-0, 6-4, to secure her semifinal spot.
• World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Elise Mertens 6-4, 6-1 to set up a semifinal clash with Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, who defeated fourth seed Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-3.
• The Stuttgart Open semifinals feature Ostapenko vs Alexandrova and Sabalenka vs Paolini, with the final scheduled for April 21.