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Aryna Sabalenka rallies past Nikola Bartunkova to reach Berlin semis

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:23 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka rallies past Nikola Bartunkova to reach Berlin semis

Summary

Aryna Sabalenka staged a comeback against Nikola Bartunkova to advance to the semi-finals of the Berlin Open on June 19, 2026. After trailing 2-6, 4-0, Sabalenka steadied her game to win 2-6, 7-6(7-2), 6-4. Bartunkova, showing promise with a strong performance, struggled to maintain her early momentum. Sabalenka, who has faced scrutiny following recent early exits, will face Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.

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Key Details

•Sabalenka trailed 2-6, 4-0 before rallying to win
•She will face Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals
•Bartunkova has had a breakout year in the tour
•Sabalenka's comeback comes after a previous quarter-final upset
•She dealt with a shoulder issue during the match

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6:23 PMBBC Sport — 'Now I know how it feels to play me' - Sabalenka battles into Berlin semis

What they're saying

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Aryna Sabalenka says she now knows "how it feels to play against me" as she battled past Nikola Bartunkova to reach the Berlin Open semi-finals.
— BBC Sport

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