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