The 2025 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart promises high-stakes action right from the start, with a loaded draw featuring Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and Aryna Sabalenka—three of the sport’s biggest names launching their clay-court seasons in Germany.
But for Gauff, seeded No. 4, her road to the title couldn’t look much tougher.
Gauff’s Rocky Road Ahead
The 21-year-old American begins with a first-round bye, but her campaign is projected to start with a blockbuster round-of-16 clash against the red-hot Danielle Collins. If she gets past Collins, Gauff is likely to face Jasmine Paolini, a two-time Grand Slam finalist, in the quarterfinals.
It doesn’t get any easier from there. A potential semifinal showdown with top seed Aryna Sabalenka looms, and if Gauff reaches the final, she could face Iga Swiatek or No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula.
Swiatek and Sabalenka’s Title Bids
Swiatek, a two-time Stuttgart champion, also faces a tricky path. She is projected to open against Donna Vekic, with a possible quarterfinal clash against long-time rival Jelena Ostapenko. A semifinal meeting with Pegula could follow, while a final against Sabalenka or Gauff would be a mouthwatering prospect.
Sabalenka, the top seed, opens her campaign against Clara Tauson and could then face rising star Diana Shnaider, the tournament’s No. 8 seed. If all goes as seeded, she will meet Gauff in the semifinals and Swiatek in the final.
No Rybakina Means a New Champion Is Guaranteed
With Elena Rybakina choosing not to defend her 2024 title, this year’s Stuttgart tournament is guaranteed to crown a new champion.
Stuttgart Track Records: Mixed Fortunes
- Coco Gauff has had a mixed history in Stuttgart. In her three previous appearances, she lost in the first round in 2022, reached the round of 16 in 2023, and made the quarterfinals last year. She’ll be aiming to go deeper this time around.
- Iga Swiatek has thrived at this event, winning two titles in three years, including back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023.
- Aryna Sabalenka, meanwhile, has been incredibly consistent in Stuttgart but is still seeking her first title. She was runner-up in three straight years: losing to Ashleigh Barty in 2021 and to Swiatek in 2022 and 2023.
With the tournament shaping up to be a clay-court classic, all eyes will be on Stuttgart this week.
