Swiatek vs Sabalenka: prediction for the WTA Stuttgart match

Iga Swiatek managed to extend her winning streak to 22 matches. But her recent outings were pretty intense, so it seems like she is running out of energy. 

First signs of a possible slump appeared in the quarter-final match against Raducanu (6:4, 6:4). However, Swiatek managed to beat the opponent in straight sets. In the semi-final Iga had to play against the Russian player, Liudmila Samsonova. Swiatek needed three hours to finally record a victory (6:7, 6:4, 7:5). Only a sloppy performance in crucial moments of the match by the Russian player saved Swiatek from a defeat. Polish player lost three games at her serve and made four double faults. 

Aryna Sabalenka failed to impress at the start of the season, so there were no big expectations for her performance at Stuttgart. But Belarusian player proved everyone wrong and reached the final of Stuttgart tournament for the second consecutive year. One year ago, she was beaten by Ashleigh Barty in the title match (6:3, 0:6, 3:6). 

On her way to the final, Aryna recorded narrow victories over Andreescu (6:1, 3:6, 6:2) and Kontaveit (6:4, 3:6, 6:1). In the semi-final Belarusian player didn't let herself to lose the second set once again, she managed to beat Paula Badosa in straight sets (7:6, 6:4).