World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the Berlin Open, saving four match points in a dramatic quarterfinal clash against Elena Rybakina to book her place in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, at the Queen’s Club Championships, Carlos Alcaraz continued his grass-court dominance, storming into the semi-finals with a straight-sets win.
🎾 Sabalenka’s Grit Shines in Berlin
In a match that lasted 2 hours and 42 minutes, Sabalenka edged past 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina with a 7-6(6), 3-6, 7-6(6) victory. Trailing 2-6 in the final-set tiebreak, the Belarusian reeled off six consecutive points to complete one of the most thrilling comebacks of the season.
“I honestly have no idea how I won those points. I think I just got lucky,” Sabalenka said post-match.
She now faces 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, who defeated Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-1 in a rematch of their Wimbledon final.
🏆 Berlin Open Semi-Final Line-Up
- Aryna Sabalenka vs Marketa Vondrousova
- Wang Xinyu vs Liudmila Samsonova
Wang advanced after Paula Badosa retired hurt, while Samsonova crushed Amanda Anisimova 6-1, 6-1.
🇬🇧 Alcaraz Cruises at Queen’s
Over in London, Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 16 matches, defeating Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4 to reach the Queen’s Club semi-finals. The reigning French Open champion will next face Roberto Bautista Agut, who upset Holger Rune in three sets.
🇬🇧 Draper Makes History
British No. 1 Jack Draper reached his first Queen’s semi-final with a gritty 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 win over Brandon Nakashima. His run guarantees a career-high world ranking of No. 4, ensuring he avoids top seeds like Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner until the Wimbledon semis.
Stay tuned for more updates as Wimbledon 2025 approaches.
