Sun Jun 22 14:40:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Vondrousova Reaches Berlin Final After Stunning Sabalenka, Medvedev Advances in Halle**
Berlin, Germany – Marketa Vondrousova continued her impressive comeback at the Berlin Open, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4 to reach her first final since her Wimbledon triumph in 2023. The Czech player, currently ranked 164th as she returns from shoulder surgery, will face Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu in Sunday’s final. Wang defeated Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6-1 to reach her first WTA singles final.
“I am just happy to be back healthy and so grateful to play these matches,” Vondrousova said.
Meanwhile, in Halle, Germany, Daniil Medvedev overcame a strong challenge from Alexander Zverev to win 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (1-7), 6-4 and secure a spot in the Halle Open final. It’s Medvedev’s first final in 15 months. He will play Alexander Bublik after the Kazakh beat eighth seed Karen Khachanov 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4.
“I am happy with my level, I played great,” Medvedev said.
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