With last year’s champion Ashleigh Barty out for the count, the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix hangs in the balance. Iga Swiatek looks to add a clay-court title to her streak.
The Stuttgart Open is underway, and with many young stars making their clay season debuts as well as some returning finalists, picking a winner is a near-impossible task. Nevertheless, we can predict which players will be the biggest threats based on past results and current performance. Coming off of her recent “Sunshine Double” feat, new world No.1 Iga Swiatek will be the player to beat at the WTA 500 tournament as she makes her debut appearance on her favorite surface.