'Now I know how it feels to play me' - Sabalenka battles into Berlin semis (opens original article in a new tab)

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a difficult start to defeat Nikola Bartunkova 2-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 and reach the Berlin Open semi-finals, where she will face Jessica Pegula.

• Aryna Sabalenka came back from 2-6 4-0 down to beat Nikola Bartunkova 2-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 in the Berlin Open quarter-finals
• Sabalenka saved four set points in the first set and won the second set tie-break after a slow start
• Sabalenka will face Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals after Pegula beat Madison Keys 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (10-8