Sabalenka loses to Pegula in Berlin semi-final as grass woes mount

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In the Berlin semi-final, world number one Aryna Sabalenka lost to Jessica Pegula in a three-set match. The loss highlights Sabalenka's continuing struggles on grass courts ahead of Wimbledon.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka's wait for a singles title on grass goes on after losing in the Berlin last four to Jessica Pegula on Saturday. Her US rival, looking for a second Berlin crown, won 6-4, 6-7 (4-7) 6-0 as Sabalenka's struggles on the surface ahead of Wimbledon starting a week on Monday were again laid bare.