HUGE SURPRISE AT THE BERLIN TENNIS OPEN BY HYLO
Top star Coco Gauff eliminated in the Round of 16 – Aryna Sabalenka advances to quarterfinals to face Elena Rybakina
Thursday’s action at the BERLIN TENNIS OPEN by HYLO 2025 delivered plenty of surprises in the second half of the Round of 16. Two of the world’s best players, Aryna Sabalenka and newly crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff (USA), took center stage at Steffi Graf Stadium. While Sabalenka fought her way into the quarterfinals, Gauff’s first appearance on Berlin grass this year turned out to be her last: she faced a stunning straight-sets loss to qualifier Xinyu Wang (CHN).
Wimbledon champion Vondroušová outlasts Shnaider to book quarterfinal spot
The day began with a three-set battle between Diana Shnaider and Wimbledon winner Markéta Vondroušová (CZE). After claiming the first set 6-3, the Czech dropped the second in a tight tiebreak 6-7(3) against Berlin debutant Shnaider. But in the deciding set, Vondroušová held her nerve to take it 6-3 and reach the quarterfinals, where she will now face crowd favorite Ons Jabeur.
Wildcard duo Badosa/Jabeur impress with confident doubles display
In their first doubles outing of the tournament, wildcard pairing Paula Badosa (ESP) and Ons Jabeur (TUN) delighted fans on Court 1 with a strong performance. They cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Timea Babos (HUN) and Luisa Stefani (BRA), showcasing their impressive chemistry and current form.
World No.1 Sabalenka survives Masarova challenge after resumed match
Those expecting a quick finish from world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka against qualifier Rebeka Masarova (SUI) after the match was suspended Wednesday were proven wrong. Sabalenka had taken the first set 6-2 before the match was halted due to darkness and slippery conditions caused by humidity. When play resumed Thursday, Masarova stepped up her game and pushed her opponent to a second-set tiebreak. Sabalenka narrowly edged it 7-6(6) to seal her spot in the next round.
Rybakina awaits Sabalenka in quarter final showdown
Sabalenka will now face grass-court expert Elena Rybakina (KAZ), who overcame Katerina Siniaková (CZE) 6-4, 7-6(5) in a tense battle. The 2022 Wimbledon champion becomes the sixth player to book a place in the quarterfinals and now faces her toughest challenge yet in the world number one.
Top seeds Paolini/Errani rally to reach doubles quarterfinals
Top seeds Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani, fresh off their French Open title, were tested by the American duo Ashlyn Krueger and Jessica Pegula. After dropping the first set 5-7, the Italians responded strongly, dominating the second set 6-1 and closing out the match with a 10-6 win in the champions tiebreak. They will face wildcards Paula Badosa and Ons Jabeur in the quarterfinals.
Gauff stunned by Wang – Dream final with Sabalenka slips away
The biggest surprise of the BERLIN TENNIS OPEN by HYLO 2025 so far: in just 75 minutes, qualifier Xinyu Wang handed French Open champion Coco Gauff a surprising 6-3, 6-3 defeat. Remarkably. Wang had only ever reached the second round in Berlin before… where she lost to Gauff in 2022. Now, she flips the story and earns a quarterfinal clash with Spain’s Paula Badosa.
Anisimova completes the quarterfinal line-up
The final quarterfinal spot went to Amanda Anisimova (USA), who overcame Magdalena Fręch (POL) in three sets. Anisimova took the first set 6-2 before Fręch responded 6-4 in the second set. After two hours and five minutes, the American sealed the match with an ace, winning the third set 6-3. She will now face Liudmila Samsonova, who ousted defending champion Jessica Pegula (USA).
Important information for fans!
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