Overview

• Naomi Osaka, ranked 57th, was ousted in the opening round by Ljudmila Samsonowa 6-3, 6-7 (3-7), 4-6.
• German hope Eva Lys also fell in her first match, ending home interest in the WTA-500 tournament.
• Defending champion Jessica Pegula awaits Samsonowa in the next round after the Russian upset.
• French Open champion Coco Gauff and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka are the clear favorites as the draw narrows.
• The Berlin grass-court event in Grunewald serves as the final major warm-up before Wimbledon begins June 30.