Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk Preview & Prediction | 2024 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix | Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 500
When is Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk on and what time does it start? Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk will take place on Sunday 21st April, 2024 – not before 12:00 (UK)
Where is Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk taking place? Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk will take place at the Porsche-Arena in Stuttgart, Germany
What surface is Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk being played on? Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk will take place on an indoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk
What channel is Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk on in the UK? Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Elena Rybakina vs Marta Kostyuk live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number four Elena Rybakina dug deep impressively on Saturday to knock out two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in three sets, backing-up similarly lengthy battles against Veronika Kudermetova and Jasmine Paolini. The 24-year-old won the Rome Masters on clay last May to prove her credentials on this surface but the unique indoor conditions in Stuttgart certainly aid her precise, powerful serving – as will the altitude at the incoming Madrid Masters.
21-year-old Marta Kostyuk will set a new career-high WTA world ranking to match her age after a stunning straight-sets upset over sixth seed Marketa Vondrousova, who had in turn beaten two-time runner-up Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals. The Ukrainian has increasingly coped, if not thrived, under the increased pressure of playing for her war-torn nation on tour and there will certainly be an edge to this encounter with Rybakina – who was born in Moscow despite representing Kazakhstan for many years now. The pair share an intriguing 1-1 head-to-head record with a win apiece on hardcourts last season but Rybakina claimed at least a set in each to remain the favourite, particularly after ending Swiatek’s dominant reign in Stuttgart. Back Rybakina to win outright.
TIP: ELENA RYBAKINA TO WIN
