Sabalenka: Vacation over – thrills in the WTA quarterfinals in Berlin!

Sabalenka: Vacation over – thrills in the WTA quarterfinals in Berlin!

On June 19, 2025, Aryna Sabalenka, number one in the women's tennis world, will be in Berlin, where she is preparing for a WTA tournament. Before she started the tournament, she had time for a summer vacation, which she enjoyed on the beach with her partner. On her Instagram channel, she shared memories of this relaxing time, which was good for her after the intense French Open final against Coco Gauff.

In the first game of the WTA tournament, Sabalenka faced Swiss Rebeka Masarova, which she won 6-2 in the first set. However, the match was canceled due to dewy pitches as the conditions were deemed too dangerous. This caused a lack of understanding for Sabalenka because it wasn't raining. The tournament management announced that the match would continue on Thursday.

Important games and challenges

Sabalenka faces a challenge in the next round as she plays Anna Kalinska in the quarterfinals, which are scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Due to rain, an initially planned game on Friday was canceled. If she wins, she would have to compete immediately in the semi-finals. In the previous round she defeated Daria Kasatkina.

Another aspect of the tournament is that Wiktoria Azarenka has already reached the semi-finals after her opponent Jelena Rybakina was unable to finish the match. Azarenka now travels to the next duel, while Sabalenka is also fighting for her position in the WTA rankings. The challenge will be particularly great in competition with Coco Gauff, who is also playing in the quarter-finals.

The absence of Iga Świątek

Particularly noticeable is the absence of Iga Świątek, who is not taking part in the WTA tournament in Berlin. Świątek, who despite all her successes, including several Grand Slam titles, is not present this time, is considered by fans and media to be one of the key figures in women's tennis. Her career, marked by significant achievements in recent years, continues to be a focal point in the sport.

It remains exciting to see how events develop in the WTA tournament and whether Aryna Sabalenka can handle the pressure to maintain her place at the top of women's tennis.