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Osaka and Keys Exit Early at Berlin Open

A comeback win by Samsonova over Osaka sets up a last-16 clash with world No.3 Jessica Pegula.

May 26, 2025; Paris, FR; Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts to a point during her match against Paula Badosa of Spain on day two at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images/File Photo
Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 Madison Keys of the U.S. in action during her semi final match against Germany's Tatjana Maria Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
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Overview

  • Liudmila Samsonova rallied from a set down to defeat Naomi Osaka 3-6, 7-6(7-3), 6-4 in the first round on June 16.
  • The loss extended Osaka’s grass-court struggles since her return from maternity leave, following an opening-round defeat at the French Open earlier this season.
  • Samsonova’s victory secures a round of 16 meeting with American third seed Jessica Pegula on June 18.
  • Seventh seed Madison Keys was beaten by 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-5, 7-6(6), and Vondrousova will face Diana Shnaider next.
  • Fifth seed Zheng Qinwen withdrew with a right neck injury, allowing lucky loser Ashlyn Krueger to take her spot against Elena Rybakina.