In a surprising turn of events, Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, was defeated by Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals of the Berlin Open on June 20, 2026.
The match concluded with Pegula winning the deciding set, which has cast doubt on Sabalenka's readiness for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament.
This loss may impact Sabalenka's confidence and momentum as she heads into one of the most prestigious events in tennis.
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Update at 18:46 UTC on 2026-06-20
CNA reported Pegula knocks out Sabalenka to set up Berlin final with Noskova.
Sources: CNA