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Samsonova Shocks Osaka in Berlin Tennis Open Thriller

6/18/2025

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Liudmila Samsonova triumphed over Naomi Osaka in a thrilling first-round match at the Berlin Tennis Open, clinching her first win since Roland Garros with a score of 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-4. Next, she faces the defending champion, Jessica Pegula. In other matches, Marketa Vondrousova ousted Madison Keys, while Zheng Qinwen's injury opened the door for Ashlyn Krueger.

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Liudmila Samsonova triumphed over Naomi Osaka in a thrilling first-round match at the Berlin Tennis Open, clinching her first win since Roland Garros with a score of 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-4. Next, she faces the defending champion, Jessica Pegula. In other matches, Marketa Vondrousova ousted Madison Keys, while Zheng Qinwen's injury opened the door for Ashlyn Krueger.