The WTA
Berlin Open will resume on Saturday with Maria Sakkari, Petra Kvitova, Caroline
Garcia, among others.
The
quarterfinal matches of the 2023 Grass Court Championships Berlin were
suspended due to the weather conditions in the German city. As a result, the
quarterfinals and semifinals will be played on Saturday, with the final
scheduled for Sunday.
In the first
quarterfinal match, Donna Vekic will face Alina Avanesian, both of whom have
been surprises at this stage of the tournament. Avanesian, a 20-year-old player
who entered as a lucky loser, defeated Daria Kasatkina in the first round,
while Vekic eliminated the defending Wimbledon champion, Elena Rybakina.
On the same
side of the draw is Marketa Vondrousova, who defeated Andreescu in the first
round and Sakkari, the sixth seed and the highest-ranked player on that side of
the draw.
In the
other section of the draw, Russian players Veronika Kudermetova and Ekaterina
Alexandrova will face each other. Kudermetova received a wild card entry and
defeated Qinwen Zheng and Aryna Sabalenka, while Alexandrova eliminated
Samsonova and Coco Gauff. Their last meeting was in the final of the Libema
Open, with Alexandrova emerging as the winner.
The final
quarterfinal match will be between Petra Kvitova (7th seed) and Caroline Garcia
(third seed). This will be the only match between seeded players in the
tournament, as five of the top eight seeds were eliminated early.
The final,
which will determine the new champion of the 2023 WTA Berlin Open, will be
played on Sunday. The reigning champion from 2022 is Ons Jabeur, following the
withdrawal of Swiss player Belinda Bencic.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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