Match Details
Fixture: Aryna Sabalenka vs Markéta Vondroušová
Date: June 21, 2025
Tournament: Berlin Tennis Open
Round: Semifinal
Venue: Rot-Weiss Tennis Club, Berlin, Germany
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Outdoor Grass
Live telecast: UK – BBC / US – Tennis Channel / Tennis Channel
Aryna Sabalenka vs Markéta Vondroušová Preview
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been making waves in Berlin, despite coming straight off a disappointing defeat against Coco Gauff at the French Open finals. The Belarusian defeated qualifier Rebeka Masarova with a 6‑2, 7‑6(6) victory after getting a first-round bye. Despite a rain-halted match interrupted by slippery court conditions, Sabalenka managed to create her grip on the surface.
Her performance in the quarterfinal showdown also turned out to be exceptional as she saved four match points and overturned a 2‑6 deficit in the final‑set tiebreak to win 7‑6(6), 3‑6, 7‑6(6) against Elena Rybakina. With this win, she reached her eighth semifinal in the ongoing season.
Wow.
Aryna Sabalenka comes back from 2-6 down in the 3rd set tiebreak (4 consecutive match points) and defeats Elena Rybakina 7-6(6), 3-6, 7-6(6) to reach the semifinals in Berlin. Crazy…
Rybakina won 7 more points and lost the match. One of those… pic.twitter.com/iESeIXOryH
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) June 20, 2025
Vondroušová, on the other hand, quietly restructured her game in Berlin after a shoulder injury earlier this year. She initiated her Berlin campaign with commendable wins over Madison Keys (7‑5, 7‑6(6)) and Diana Shnaider (6‑3, 6‑3). The quarterfinal showdown against Ons Jabeur also ended up in her favor (6‑4, 6‑1).
This was a rematch of the 2023 Wimbledon final, where she excelled without dropping a set.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Markéta Vondroušová Head-to-Head
Aryna Sabalenka and Markéta Vondroušová have played seven times, with the Belarusian player leading 4–3.
Their most recent match was at the Porsche Stuttgart Open, where Vondroušová won 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 on clay. The upset came after Sabalenka took the first set, but Vondroušová fought back.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Markéta Vondroušová Prediction
Aryna Sabalenka is known to possess a powerful and aggressive style. This includes big serves averaging 200 km/h and heavy groundstrokes that pressure opponents from the back of the court. The three-time Grand Slam champion has won 42 matches and lost only 7 in the ongoing season. She also has a 65 % win rate on grass.
Vondroušová, on the other hand, relies on a firm left‐handed game with a mix of slices, angles, and composure. She also had a decent year with a 9-14 win-loss record so far, with around 58 % on grass. However, she’s still on the hunt for a title in the ongoing season.
Sabalenka delivered 11 aces in her last match (averaging 3.3 aces per match this season). However, she also struggled with a few double faults (~1.8 per match). Fans can expect her strong serve and baseline power to gather crucial points in the upcoming match. While Vondroušová can stay in it with smart play and angle shots, Sabalenka’s bigger serve, stronger record on grass, and top form this year make her a clear favorite.
Prediction: Sabalenka to win in three sets
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