Iga Swiatek and Jelena Ostapenko face off in a high-stakes Stuttgart quarterfinal, with the Polish world No. 2 aiming to finally conquer her nemesis. Ostapenko holds a perfect 5-0 head-to-head record against Swiatek, including a straight-sets win in Doha earlier this year. However, this marks their first clash on clay—a surface where Swiatek has historically dominated, including two previous Stuttgart titles.
Swiatek cruised past Jana Fett (6-2, 6-2) in her opener, while Ostapenko battled through three sets against Emma Navarro. Analysts suggest the slower indoor clay could neutralize Ostapenko’s explosive power, giving Swiatek a tactical edge. Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula advanced to her quarterfinal against Ekaterina Alexandrova, keeping the American hopeful for a deep run.
Bookmakers slightly favor Swiatek (1.3 odds), but Ostapenko’s unbeaten streak adds suspense. The recommended bet? Expect a gritty duel: over.5 games.
