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Sabalenka edges past Bartunkova in Berlin Open quarter-finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:26 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Sabalenka edges past Bartunkova in Berlin Open quarter-finals
Summary

Aryna Sabalenka overcame Nikola Bartunkova in the Berlin Open quarter-finals on June 19. After losing the first set 2-6, Sabalenka fought back to win 7-6 (7-2) in the second and secured the final set 6-4. This marks Sabalenka's first tournament win since March. She will face third seed Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals, who defeated Madison Keys 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (8-6).

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By the Numbers
  • •Sabalenka won 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 against Bartunkova.
  • •The match took place during the Berlin Open quarter-finals.
  • •Sabalenka last won a tournament in March 2026.
  • •Jessica Pegula advanced to meet Sabalenka in the semi-finals.
  • •Pegula triumphed over Madison Keys in straight sets.
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  • 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka battles back from brink in Berlin
  • 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka given fright by Bartunkova in Berlin
What they're saying
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Aryna Sabalenka fought back to defeat Czech 20-year-old Nikola Bartunkova in the Berlin Open quarter-finals on Friday. The world number one prevailed 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 in hot conditions at the Wimbledon grass warm-up.

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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.

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