Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Samsonova Surges Past Pegula as Sabalenka Match Suspended at Berlin Open

Slippery court conditions forced the suspension of world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka’s match as Samsonova joined Jabeur in securing quarterfinal spots on grass.

Jun 2, 2025; Paris, FR; Jessica Pegula of the United States reacts to a point during her match against Lois Boisson of France on day nine at Roland Garros Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images/File Photo
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
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 2, 2025 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. reacts during her fourth round match against France's Lois Boisson REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Overview

  • Liudmila Samsonova saved two match points to beat Jessica Pegula 6-7(8),7-5,7-6(5) after ousting Naomi Osaka in the first round to reach the quarterfinals.
  • World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka won the opening set 6-2 against Rebeka Masarova before slippery grass halted their round of 16 match in fading light.
  • Having entered the main draw as a lucky loser, Ons Jabeur claimed a 6-1,6-3 victory over Jasmine Paolini to advance to the last eight.
  • Eighth seed Paula Badosa secured a quarterfinal berth with a 7-6(2),6-3 win over Emma Navarro.
  • Serving as a final Wimbledon tune-up, the grass-court event will resume Thursday with quarterfinal matchups to complete the draw.