Aryna Sabalenka loses fourth Stuttgart final to Jelena Ostapenko

Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth final at the Stuttgart Open after defeating Jasmine Paolini but was once again denied the title, losing in straight sets to Jelena Ostapenko. Despite Sabalenka’s impressive clay-court form and her top-seeded status, Ostapenko delivered a dominant performance to claim her first Stuttgart title and ninth WTA trophy overall. This marks Sabalenka’s fourth runner-up finish at Stuttgart, having previously lost finals to Ashleigh Barty and Iga Swiatek. Ostapenko’s victory followed her standout win over Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, maintaining her perfect record against the world No. 2. The result highlights Sabalenka’s continued struggles to secure the Stuttgart crown despite her consistent deep runs at the event. Both finalists showcased high-level tennis, underscoring the unpredictable and competitive nature of the tournament.