In Berlin, Jessica Pegula showed her Wimbledon title contender status by winning the tournament. She saved five championship points to defeat Anna Kalinskaya in a tough match. This victory marked Pegula’s fifth WTA Tour title and her first on grass. Despite missing the European clay-court swing due to injury, Pegula made a successful return to competition in the Netherlands.
On the other hand, Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan claimed her third WTA Tour title by defeating Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia in Birmingham. This was Putintseva’s first victory on grass courts, with her previous wins coming on clay. Putintseva fought back from a break down in the final set and converted on her third match point to secure the win. Tomljanovic, who was seeking her first WTA title, was unable to clinch the victory, hitting a forehand wide at a crucial moment. This title marked a significant achievement for Putintseva as she usually excels on clay courts. Despite feeling surprised by her success on grass, Putintseva was elated by her performance in Birmingham.
