Zheng Qinwen, ranked eighth in the world, dominated Naomi Osaka with a record-breaking 23 aces, securing a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory in the first round of the Berlin Open. This win marks her first on grass since 2022 and sets the stage for her Wimbledon preparations. Osaka, returning from maternity leave, struggled against Zheng’s powerful serve and lost for the second time on grass in five days.