Swiatek Stunned by Ostapenko in stuttgart, Pegula Falls to Alexandrova
Iga Swiatek’s struggles against Jelena Ostapenko continued as she was defeated in the quarterfinals of the Stuttgart Open. Jessica Pegula also suffered an early exit,losing to Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets.
Ostapenko Extends Dominance Over Swiatek
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek was unable to solve the Ostapenko puzzle, losing their quarterfinal match in three sets, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6. Swiatek has now lost all five of her career matches against the 24th-ranked Latvian. Swiatek’s serve proved problematic, with only 43% of her first serves landing in during the first set. She also struggled to win points on both her first and second serves, and committed three double faults.
Pegula Upset by Alexandrova
Adding to the upsets in Stuttgart, World No. 3 Jessica Pegula was defeated by Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets, 0-6, 4-6. Alexandrova dominated the match, capitalizing on Pegula’s struggles with her serve and return game.
Sabalenka Advances to Semifinals
In contrast to other top seeds, Aryna Sabalenka secured her spot in the semifinals with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Elise Mertens. Sabalenka will face either Coco gauff or Jasmine Paolini in the next round.
Alexandrova eyes Another Title
Alexandrova, who won the title in linz, Austria, earlier this year, will play against Ostapenko for a spot in the final.
Svitolina to Face Danilovic in Rouen Final
Elina Svitolina will face Olga Danilovic in the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Rouen. Svitolina defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse in straight sets, while Danilovic prevailed over Suzan Lamens in two sets.
how did Ekaterina Alexandrova exploit Jessica Pegula’s weaknesses to achieve her straight-sets victory?
Swiatek Stunned by Ostapenko in Stuttgart, Pegula Falls to Alexandrova
Iga Swiatek’s struggles against Jelena Ostapenko continued as she was defeated in the quarterfinals of the Stuttgart Open. Jessica Pegula also suffered an early exit,losing to ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets.
Ostapenko Extends Dominance Over Swiatek
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek was unable to solve the Ostapenko puzzle, losing their quarterfinal match in three sets, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6. Swiatek has now lost all five of her career matches against the 24th-ranked Latvian. Swiatek’s serve proved problematic, with only 43% of her first serves landing in during the first set. She also struggled to win points on both her first adn second serves, and committed three double faults.
Pegula Upset by Alexandrova
Adding to the upsets in Stuttgart,World No. 3 Jessica Pegula was defeated by Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets, 0-6, 4-6.Alexandrova dominated the match, capitalizing on Pegula’s struggles with her serve and return game.
Sabalenka Advances to Semifinals
In contrast to other top seeds, Aryna Sabalenka secured her spot in the semifinals with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Elise Mertens. Sabalenka will face either Coco gauff or Jasmine Paolini in the next round.
Alexandrova eyes Another Title
Alexandrova, who won the title in linz, Austria, earlier this year, will play against Ostapenko for a spot in the final.
Svitolina to Face Danilovic in Rouen Final
Elina Svitolina will face Olga Danilovic in the final of the WTA 250 tournament in rouen. Svitolina defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse in straight sets, while Danilovic prevailed over Suzan Lamens in two sets.
Q&A: Decoding the Stuttgart Open Upsets
Why did Iga Swiatek lose to Jelena Ostapenko?
Swiatek’s defeat was a combination of factors, including Ostapenko’s aggressive play and Swiatek’s struggles with her serve, and also the history between the two players. Swiatek’s first serve percentage was low and she committed three double faults.
What’s the head-to-head record between Swiatek and ostapenko?
Ostapenko now has a perfect 5-0 record against Swiatek, demonstrating a significant mental and tactical advantage in their matchups.
How did Ekaterina Alexandrova defeat Jessica Pegula?
Alexandrova’s dominant performance was fueled by capitalizing on Pegula’s struggles with her serve and return game, leading to a straight-sets victory. Alexandrova’s powerful groundstrokes were key.
Who is Aryna Sabalenka playing in the semifinals?
Aryna Sabalenka will face either Coco Gauff or Jasmine Paolini in the semifinals.
Where else was there WTA action this week?
Elina Svitolina will face Olga Danilovic in the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Rouen.
The Stuttgart Open delivered unexpected results, highlighting the competitive nature of women’s tennis. Keep an eye on Alexandrova’s run – could she claim another title?
