Sabalenka's Match Interrupted Due to Slippery Court in Berlin

Aryna Sabalenka's debut in Berlin will be split into two parts. The world No. 1, making her return to competition after her lost final at Roland Garros, faces Rebeka Masarova in the second round.

The first set quickly swung in Sabalenka's favor, with two breaks allowing her to take control 6-2. However, the match couldn’t continue due to playing conditions. Masarova began complaining about the state of the court, which she deemed too slippery.

The match was subsequently interrupted and will resume tomorrow, despite Sabalenka’s frustration with the supervisor:

“You’re stopping the match because she said this side of the court is slippery? I just played two games on that side. She was losing.”