Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to the semi-finals of the Berlin Open, defeating Nikola Bartunkova. According to BBC Sport, Sabalenka reflected on the match with a note of self-awareness, saying she now understands what it feels like to face someone playing with her own aggressive style and intensity—a testament to the demanding nature of her own game.

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