World number one Aryna Sabalenka reaches the semifinals of the WTA 500 Berlin Open after rallying from a near-defeat against Czech player Nikola Bartunkova on Friday. Sabalenka won 2-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 in the traditional Wimbledon warm-up tournament held in Berlin. Sources report that Bartunkova takes control early, winning the first set and building a strong lead as Sabalenka struggled with her serve and was unable to consistently generate threatening returns. In the second set, Sabalenka stages a comeback to force a tiebreak, which she wins 7-2. She then carries the momentum into the deciding set, overcoming the earlier deficit to clinch victory and secure a spot in the last four. Sabalenka is described as reacting to her opponent’s early advantage with the mindset of staying in the match, crediting her own turnaround as “lucky” and “miraculous.” The win sets up Sabalenka’s semifinal appearance at the event.