The 2025 Berlin Tennis Open quarterfinals brought a mix of high drama, stunning retirements, and dominant performances on the grass courts of Germany. As the women battled for a spot in the semifinals, big names like Aryna Sabalenka and Marketa Vondrousova showed why they’re contenders for the upcoming Wimbledon, while others saw their campaigns cut short in unfortunate fashion.
🎾 Quarterfinal Recap: Berlin Grass Heats Up
🇨🇿 Marketa Vondrousova def. 🇹🇳 Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-1 (Jabeur Retired)
Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur struggled with what appeared to be a physical issue, retiring in the second set against Marketa Vondrousova. The Czech player was already in control of the match with her sharp angles and precise groundstrokes, leading 6-4, 6-1 when Jabeur called it off.
🇨🇳 Xinyu Wang def. 🇪🇸 Paula Badosa 6-1, 0-0 (Badosa Retired)
In another unfortunate moment, Spain’s Paula Badosa retired after the first set against Xinyu Wang. The Chinese player looked in great form and raced to a 6-1 lead before Badosa, possibly battling lingering injuries, was forced to withdraw at the start of the second set.
🇧🇾 Aryna Sabalenka def. 🇰🇿 Elena Rybakina 7-6(6), 3-6, 7-6(6)
The match of the day saw a blockbuster showdown between top seed Aryna Sabalenka and former Wimbledon champ Elena Rybakina. In a fierce three-set battle full of power and precision, Sabalenka edged both tiebreaks in the first and final sets, clinching victory after more than two hours of gripping tennis. It was a statement win on grass and proof that Sabalenka is peaking just in time for the summer’s biggest stage.
🇷🇺 Liudmila Samsonova def. 🇺🇸 Amanda Anisimova 6-1, 6-1
Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova made light work of Amanda Anisimova, breezing through in straight sets. With excellent movement and deep groundstrokes, Samsonova barely gave the American a chance, cruising into the semifinals and looking like a serious title threat in Berlin.
💥 Berlin Tennis Open Semifinalists:
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Marketa Vondrousova
- Xinyu Wang
- Liudmila Samsonova
With top contenders clashing and unexpected retirements shaking the draw, the Berlin semifinals promise a gripping battle between the WTA’s most powerful grass-court performers. Who will rise and take the title just days before Wimbledon begins? Stay tuned!
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