A.Sabalenka vs R.Masarova prediction

Sabalenka has had an impressive run during the clay season. The last time we saw Aryna in action was at the French Open, where she surprisingly lost to Gauff in the final. Unfortunately, the Belarusian can't always maintain her composure under pressure. As soon as tough opponents turn up the heat, the world number one starts faltering in rallies. In her most recent Grand Slam match, the Belarusian player dropped her serve nine times and managed to score less than 48% on both her first and second serves, which is pretty low. Now she faces a new challenge. Sabalenka needs to transition to grass, a surface she hasn't played on this season yet. I doubt she's fully adjusted to the German conditions. Plus, she's up against quite a formidable opponent this time.

Masarova is a powerhouse with a tough serve to return. The Swiss player made her way into the Berlin tournament through qualifiers, where she obliterated Sakkari and Seinidl. And in the main draw, Rebecca easily dispatched Kenin. In that match, the Swiss player broke her opponent's serve three times and won over 70% of points on both her first and second serves, which is impressive. She's in excellent physical shape, can confidently handle rallies, and her serve can surprise any opponent. It's important to note she has a positive win record on grass this season (6-2). Plus, the German weather suits Masarova well.