Sinner & Gauff Upset: Halle & Berlin Results
- 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame Rebeka Masarova of Switzerland in Berlin,6-2,7-6 (8-6),in a match stretched across two days due to poor light.
- Sabalenka's quarterfinal opponent will be Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan.
- Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, also advanced, defeating russian Diana Shnaider 6-3, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3.
Aryna Sabalenka rallies for a hard-fought victory in Berlin, while Andrey Rublev stumbles at the Halle Open. This tennis update reveals shocking upsets and thrilling comeback performances, setting the stage for the upcoming Wimbledon. Sabalenka’s resilience shines through, battling Rebeka Masarova in a match spanning two days, securing her place in the next round. Together, Alexander Zverev claws his way back to victory in Halle after a slow start. Etcheverry’s win over Rublev marks a meaningful turn of events. News Directory 3 provides the latest on these grass-court battles. With key players showing form, how will these results shape the Wimbledon preparations? Discover what’s next in the world of tennis.
Tennis Upsets: Rublev Falls, Sabalenka Advances in Berlin and Halle
Updated June 20, 2025
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame Rebeka Masarova of Switzerland in Berlin,6-2,7-6 (8-6),in a match stretched across two days due to poor light. The WTA event saw Sabalenka,still reeling from her French Open final loss to Gauff,rally from a break down Thursday to clinch the straight-set victory.
Sabalenka’s quarterfinal opponent will be Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan. Rybakina, a former Wimbledon champion, defeated Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5).
Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, also advanced, defeating russian Diana Shnaider 6-3, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3.
Simultaneously occurring, at the Halle Open, Andrey Rublev suffered a tough loss to Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (8-6).Rublev failed to convert two match points in the ATP event.
In contrast, Germany’s Alexander Zverev, ranked No. 3, recovered from a slow start to defeat Italian Lorenzo Sonego, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2). The Halle Open and berlin provide key grass court experience.
What’s next
The winners in Berlin and Halle will continue their quest for titles as the tournaments progress, offering crucial preparation ahead of Wimbledon.