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Top 5 Photos 4/24: Sabalenka dominates Halep in Stuttgart

There was plenty of star power on court Saturday. Who shone brightest? A look at the Top 5 photos from a busy day of semifinal action. (all photos by Getty Images)

1

Aryna Sabalenka

The Belarusian had reason to appear relaxed after completely dominating world No. 3 Simona Halep, 6-3, 6-2, in the semifinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 24: Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after winning during the second semi final match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Simona Halep of Romania during day 8 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche Arena on April 24, 2021 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
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2

Aslan Karatsev

In an Australian Open semifinal rematch, the Russian came out on top this time with a gripping 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Novak Djokovic.

Russia's Aslan Karatsev celebrates after victory over Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their ATP 250 Serbia Open semi-final singles tennis match at The Novak Tennis Centre in Belgrade on April 24, 2021. (Photo by PEDJA MILOSAVLJEVIC / AFP) (Photo by PEDJA MILOSAVLJEVIC/AFP via Getty Images)
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3

Stefanos Tsitsipas

The Greek is one win away from backing up last Sunday's Monte Carlo triumph following his 6-3, 6-3 dismissal of Jannik Sinner—his ninth consecutive victory.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 24: Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece celebrates his victory against Jannik Sinner of Italy in their semifinal match during day six of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2021 at Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 24, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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4

Ashleigh Barty

The Australian, who battled past Elina Svitolina, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2, to grab the first Stuttgart final berth on her 25th birthday, was presented with flowers (and an obligatory Happy Birthday serenade).

STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 24: Ashleigh Barty of Australia is given flowers to celebrate her birthday by tournament director Thomas Guenthardt as Anke Huber looks on after the first semi final match between Ashleigh Barty of Australia and Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during day 8 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche Arena on April 24, 2021 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
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5

Rafael Nadal

The 11-time Barcelona winner remained perfect against compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta, improving to 8-0 lifetime thanks to his 6-3, 6-2 performance.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 24: Rafael Nadal of Spain stretches to return a ball against Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain in their semifinal match during day six of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2021 at Real Club de Tenis Barcelona on April 24, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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