Vondrousova stuns Sabalenka, Swiatek powers into Stuttgart Open semis

STUTTGART, Germany: World number two Aryna Sabalenka’s quest for a fourth consecutive Stuttgart Open final was dashed in a thrilling quarter-final match against Marketa Vondrousova. Despite winning the opening set, Sabalenka fell to Vondrousova in three sets, ending her winning streak against the Czech player.

Meanwhile, reigning champion Iga Swiatek continued her dominance at the tournament, securing a 10-0 record after defeating Emma Raducanu in straight sets. Swiatek’s path to a third successive Stuttgart title remains clear as she advances to the semifinals to face fourth seed Elena Rybakina.

Vondrousova’s victory sets up an exciting semifinal clash, where she will meet either American third seed Coco Gauff or Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk. Reflecting on her win, Vondrousova described the match as tough yet exhilarating.

In another quarter-final showdown, Elena Rybakina secured her spot in the semifinals by overcoming the challenge of Jasmine Paolini in a hard-fought three-set battle. Rybakina’s victory sets the stage for an intense semifinal matchup as the tournament progresses towards its climax.