Jelena Ostapenko Stuns Aryna Sabalenka to Claim Stuttgart Claycourt Crown
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In a surprising upset at the Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix, unseeded Jelena Ostapenko defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win the claycourt title. This victory marks Ostapenko's first singles trophy of the year and her first on clay since her 2017 French Open win. Sabalenka, struggling with her serve, was unable to counter Ostapenko's powerful baseline play, marking her fourth final loss at Stuttgart.
Key Points
Jelena Ostapenko, an unseeded player, defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, in the Stuttgart final.
The match ended with a score of 6-4, 6-1 in favor of Ostapenko.
This victory is Ostapenko's first singles title of the year and her first on clay since winning the French Open in 2017.
Sabalenka has now lost four finals at the Stuttgart tournament.
Ostapenko's powerful baseline play was key to her victory, while Sabalenka struggled with her first serve throughout the match.
Ostapenko also defeated world number two Iga Swiatek earlier in the tournament.
