Aryna Sabalenka has powered her way into the final of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart for the fourth time after a dominant victory over Jasmine Paolini. The top-seeded Belarusian, who has been in superb form throughout the tournament, triumphed 6-3, 6-4 in an impressive performance that saw her display both power and precision.
Sabalenka, known for her aggressive game, took control early in the match, breaking Paolini’s serve twice in the first set. Paolini, the Italian world No. 57, struggled to find her rhythm against Sabalenka’s powerful serves and blistering groundstrokes. Despite some resilient moments, Paolini couldn’t match the intensity of Sabalenka, who closed out the first set with ease.
The second set saw Paolini try to rally, but Sabalenka remained in command, showing why she is one of the most formidable players on the WTA tour. Paolini had a brief spell of resistance, but Sabalenka’s sheer strength and consistency proved too much. With another break of serve, Sabalenka sealed the match in just over an hour and a half, booking her spot in Sunday’s final.
This marks Sabalenka’s fourth final appearance in Stuttgart, a tournament where she has previously reached the final stages, showcasing her fondness for the German event. The victory continues her strong 2025 season, where she has already picked up several impressive results, further solidifying her status as one of the top contenders for major titles this year.
Sabalenka will now await the winner of the second semifinal to see who her opponent will be in what promises to be another thrilling final in Stuttgart.
