The Stuttgart Open is heating up as fourth seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan is set to face top seed Iga Swiatek of Poland in the semifinal round. This highly anticipated match promises to deliver intense competition, with Rybakina holding a slight edge in their head-to-head record at 3-2.
Rybakina secured her spot in the semifinals by overcoming Italian Jasmine Paolini in a thrilling three-set match, finishing with scores of 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 on Friday. Reflecting on her performance, the world No.4 emphasized the importance of endurance and adaptability on clay courts. 'It's just part of the work. It takes time to feel better and better on clay,' she remarked.
Meanwhile, Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic is set to compete against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine. Kostyuk stands out as the only non-Top 10 player remaining in the semifinals, adding an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming matches.
As the tournament progresses, tennis enthusiasts around the globe are eagerly anticipating these semifinal clashes, setting the stage for a memorable final showdown.
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Rybakina to meet Swiatek in Stuttgart, Vondrousova ousts Sabalenka
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