2025 German Open (Berlin Tennis Open) — First Round.
Elena Rybakina will face Qinwen Zheng in the opening round of the German Open at the Rot-Weiss Tennis Club in Berlin. The match is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time. This WTA 500 event is played on outdoor grass courts.
Broadcast Information:
UK viewers can watch the match on Sky Sports Tennis or stream it via Sky Go.
In the US, the Tennis Channel will air the match live and offer online streaming.
Match Context:
This first-round clash features former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina against rising star Qinwen Zheng. Rybakina enters the tournament following a surprising quarter-final exit at the Queen’s Club Championships. Meanwhile, Zheng impressed by reaching the semi-finals at Queen’s, boosting her confidence on grass.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two players, with Rybakina holding a 2-1 advantage. Notably, Rybakina defeated Zheng 7-6, 7-5 on her path to winning Wimbledon three years ago.
Zheng has shown stronger recent form, particularly on grass this season, while Rybakina’s game thrives on faster surfaces and strong serving. If Rybakina can maintain her service form and control the net, she may hold the edge in this matchup.
Prediction: Elena Rybakina is favored to win.
