In a match that felt like a repetition of last month’s disappointment, Aryna Sabalenka fell to Jessica Pegula in the Berlin Open quarter‑final. Pegula snapped a five‑match losing streak against the world number one with a 6‑4, 6‑7 (4‑7), 6‑0 win.

The clash began with Pegula trailing 5‑2 in the second set. She rallied to force a tie‑break, then pulled ahead 3‑1 before a rain delay. When play resumed, Sabalenka pushed the match to a deciding set, only to be dominated by Pegula’s flat shots and return game.

Sabalenka’s loss mirrors a 6‑0 third‑set collapse at the French Open, underscoring a pattern of faltering in high‑stakes moments. Pegula, who has grown more composed on hard courts, will face either Linda Noskova or Alexandra Eala in the final.

Berlin’s top seed is now pushed into a final that could reshape her season’s trajectory, while Pegula cements her status as a rising contender on the tour.