Vondrousova beats Sabalenka: Surprise in the Berlin tennis semi-final!

Vondrousova beats Sabalenka: Surprise in the Berlin tennis semi-final!

Berlin, Deutschland - The Berlin Tennis Open have caused a surprise this year. Aryna Sabalenka, who is currently at the top of the WTA world rankings, missed the final of the WTA-500 tournament. In the semi -finals of the Czech player Marketa Vondrousova, she had to give up 2: 6, 4: 6, which marked VonDrousova's first defeat against a player set to number one. The fight lasted 1 hour and 21 minutes, and with this victory vonDrousova compensates for her direct record with Sabalenka to 4-4. So far, Sabalenka has won 20 titles in her career, including the US Open and twice the Australian Open, but she still lacks a title on lawn while the start of the Wimbledon tournament on June 30th.

Marketa VonDrousova, the former Wimbledon winner and Olympic champion, was able to get control early in the semifinals and won the first set without loss of service. She also fought hard in the second set after she left 0-2. She broke back and did not let herself prevent the crucial point. With her success, VonDrousova is visibly happy and emphasized that she enjoys the outsider role in this tournament.

The final: VonDrousova against Wang Xinyu

In the final of Berlin Tennis Open, VonDrousova will meet Chinese qualified qualifiers Wang Xinyu. Wang Xinyu defeated the 2021 Berlin champion Ljudmila Samsonowa 6: 4, 6-1 in the other semi-finals. This will be the first meeting between the two players. Vondrousova has qualified as the lowest -placed finalist in Berlin since the tournament was resumed in 2021. In addition, Wang has shown an impressive performance after fighting the tournament this year as a qualified.

The Berlin Tennis Open are endowed with around one million euros and attract many top players who prepare for the upcoming Wimbledon. With the departure of Eva Lys, no more German players are represented in the tournament. The hopes for Germany in Wimbledon are now resting on Tatjana Maria, who recently won the preparation tournament in Queen’s Club.

tennis and its popularity in Germany

tennis remains one of the most popular sports in Germany. According to data, tennis is the fourth largest sport according to membership, with a share of around 60 % men and 40 % women. Over 390,000 people state to play actively. This high activity is not only shown in the places, but also among the Grand Slam tournaments, which represent the most important competitions in tennis. With the four most important tournaments - the Australian Open, the French Open, the US Open and the Wimbledon Championships - the tennis remains a central part of the sports landscape. The prize money at Wimbledon has increased over the years, which further increases the attractiveness of these events.

The victory of VonDrousova against Sabalenka and the upcoming final games in Berlin are therefore not only important for the players, but also reflect growth and enthusiasm for tennis in Germany.