"World number 1 is coming back!" – Aryna Sabalenka and Eva Lys confirmed for Berlin Ladies Open

The Berlin Ladies Open, scheduled for June 2025, is shaping up to be a must-watch event with more big names joining the draw.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has confirmed her participation, using the tournament as key preparation for Wimbledon. Meanwhile, rising star Eva Lys will also be competing, aiming to continue her breakthrough year in front of a home crowd.

This grass-court event serves as an important WTA warm-up tournament for players looking to fine-tune their game ahead of the Wimbledon.

Sabalenka has officially entered the Berlin Ladies Open, using it as part of her Wimbledon preparation. The Belarusian star is looking to add a fourth Grand Slam title to her collection, and competing in Berlin will be crucial in helping her adjust to the grass surface.

The 2024 WTA Player of the Year brings an immense pedigree to this year’s draw. As the world number one, Sabalenka has secured 24 career tour titles, with 18 in singles and six in doubles.

Known for her powerful serve and aggressive style of play, she is one of the most dominant forces on the WTA Tour. Her ability to hit winners at a high rate makes her a challenging opponent for anyone.

The tournament organisers celebrated the announcement of Sabalenka’s participation in a statement.

"World’s number 1 is coming back to Berlin! @arynasabalenka is the first top player to confirm her participation in the tournament. You don’t want to miss this? Then get your tickets now!"

Sabalenka will aim to continue her strong form and capture another title in Germany before turning her focus to Wimbledon.

It’s not just established stars like Sabalenka entering the tournament; rising German talent Eva Lys will also be competing in Berlin.

Lys has had an impressive season, reaching the round of 16 at the Australian Open and breaking into the WTA top 100 for the first time.

The 22-year-old will have the opportunity to play in front of her home crowd, and it will be exciting to see how she performs in such a high-profile event.

The tournament highlighted Lys’ participation in an official statement.

"A few days ago, she made history in Melbourne, and in June, you can see her in Berlin: @eva.lys will be competing at the tournament.

"Get your tickets now and watch Eva playing live on court at the Steffi Graf Stadium."

With top players like Sabalenka and rising stars like Lys, the Berlin Ladies Open is shaping up to be an exciting event.

Fans can expect high-quality matches, as many top players use the tournament to fine-tune their grass-court gamebefore Wimbledon.

It remains to be seen who will come out on top in Berlin, but one thing is certain—it will be a thrilling competition.