Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko advanced to the Stuttgart grand prix final after defeating unseeded Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 6-4, showcasing strong groundstrokes and confidence. Ostapenko, who previously upset Iga Swiatek, will face world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, who overcame Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 despite some struggles in the second set. Both players expressed their excitement, with Ostapenko feeling energized by her performance and Sabalenka focusing on maintaining aggression throughout the match.
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