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Elena Rybakina vs Karolina Muchova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Stuttgart Open (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) | Final

by Alex Meechan · April 18 2026, 18:04
Elena Rybakina vs Karolina Muchova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Stuttgart Open (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) | Final

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Elena Rybakina takes on Karolina Muchova in the final of the Stuttgart Open.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time:

Venue: Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart, Germany

Surface: Indoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Elena Rybakina vs Karolina Muchova prediction

Elena Rybakina advanced to her third final of the season after getting past Mirra Andreeva in straight sets. Despite saving two match points and only just getting past Leylah Fernandez in the previous round, Rybakina largely controlled this encounter as she won 7-5 6-1.

She now takes on Karolina Muchova. The Czech continued her impressive season as she beat Elina Svitolina in three sets. Muchova made a strong start to the match and despite losing the second set, she broke in the 10th game of the decider and served it out to win 6-4 2-6 6-4. She will be seeking her second title of the campaign, after winning in Doha two months ago.

Muchova leads the head-to-head 2-1 and defeated Rybakina earlier this year in Brisbane. The Kazakhstani has already won this event in 2024, but she is likely to be tested significantly in this final. 

Elena Rybakina vs Karolina Muchova tip: Over 20.5 games

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