Jelena Ostapenko has message for Aryna Sabalenka after beating her in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final

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Jelena Ostapenko has just secured a stunning victory at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, beating Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

Sabalenka loved praise from Iga Swiatek ahead of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final, with Ostapenko having beaten the Pole before taking on the Belarusian.

World number one Sabalenka admitted poor second serve stats in her semi-final, but she still managed to overcome Jasmine Paolini.

But Ostapenko produced a phenomenal display to upset top seed Sabalenka in the final in Stuttgart, winning 6-4, 6-1.

The Latvian, currently ranked 24th in the world, now has nine WTA titles to her name, clinching her latest in under one hour and 30 minutes.

Jelena Ostapenko congratulates Aryna Sabalenka after Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final

Unsurprisingly, as per Tennis Channel, the champion was in high spirits immediately after the victory, saying to her opponent: “Congrats Aryna on another great week.

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“I think you hate me now because you wanted this car so badly but I am sure you will get it another time and it’s great to share the court with you. You are such a champion, so congrats to you and your team.”

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Ostapenko was in red-hot form right from the first minute of her final with Sabalenka, who was the favourite to come out on top.

But it was the former who remained calm and composed throughout, soaring to victory with a professional and spirited display.

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Sabalenka will be disappointed to have missed out on an opportunity for a third WTA title of the season, but she showed her class and grace in defeat.

Speaking after the match, she said of the champion: “I want to congratulate Jelena and her team on a great week.

“You played really great this week and today you were a better player than me. That’s all about it, so well done. Enjoy driving this beautiful car!

“I am glad I can afford this car because after this final I am going to go away and order one, because I guess this is the only way for me.”