EDITOR’S UPDATE: Mirra Andreeva has pulled out of the 2026 Berlin Open.
The 2026 Berlin Open features one of the strongest fields of the grass-court season as many of the world’s best players continue their preparations for Wimbledon.
While the draw has not yet been released, several players on the Berlin Open entry list, including Elena Rybakina, stand out given their grass-court resumes and recent success on the surface.
And as crazy as this sounds, we’ll share our reasons for fading 2026 French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in our 2026 Berlin Open predictions.
Read on for our 2026 Berlin Open predictions, beginning June 15, 2026.
Favorite No. 1: Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina enters Berlin as one of the leading contenders.
The World No. 2 owns a career 38-14 record on grass and remains one of the most dangerous players on the surface thanks to her elite serve and aggressive baseline game.
Rybakina won Wimbledon in 2022 and has continued to produce strong results on grass throughout her career.
Few players are more comfortable on fast courts.
Favorite 2: Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula has quietly become one of the tour’s most reliable grass-court performers.
The American captured the Berlin title in 2024 and followed that with a Bad Homburg title run in 2025. Pegula’s ability to redirect pace, take the ball early, and remain consistent from both wings has translated well to grass.
She arrives as one of the most proven players in the field.
Favorite 3: Liudmila Samsonova
Liudmila Samsonova has repeatedly shown she can produce her best tennis on grass.
The Russian owns a career 35-18 record on the surface, reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 2025, won Berlin in 2021, and captured the ‘s-Hertogenbosch title in 2024.
Her powerful serve and aggressive game style make her one of the more dangerous players in the field.
A deep 2026 Berlin Open run would not be a surprise.
Longshot 1: Ekaterina Alexandrova
Ekaterina Alexandrova continues to be one of the more underrated grass-court players on tour.
She owns a career 46-23 record on grass and has captured grass-court titles in both 2022 and 2023 at ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Alexandrova’s flat, ball-striking, attacking style can be especially effective in Berlin’s fast conditions.
She has the tools to make another deep run.
Longshot 2: Madison Keys
Madison Keys remains one of the most accomplished grass-court players on tour.
The American owns a career 54-22 record on the surface, won the Eastbourne title in 2023, and reached the Queen’s Club semifinals last season.
When her serve and forehand are firing, Keys has the power to challenge anyone in the draw.
She enters Berlin as a dangerous outsider.
Fading Mirra Andreeva
Mirra Andreeva arrives as the reigning French Open champion after winning her first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.
At just 18 years old, Andreeva has quickly become one of the biggest stories in tennis. Whether she makes a deep run in Berlin or simply uses the event as preparation for Wimbledon, she will be one of the most closely watched players in the field.
She just won the French Open. She’s 18 years old. Enough said.
Final Thoughts
The 2026 Berlin Open once again features one of the strongest grass-court fields on the calendar.
Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula lead a group of proven grass-court performers, while Liudmila Samsonova and Ekaterina Alexandrova have the resumes to make deep runs.
Madison Keys brings plenty of experience and firepower, and all eyes will be on French Open champion Mirra Andreeva as the grass-court season continues.
Phil Naessens is a tennis betting analyst and former tennis coach with decades of experience in player development and match analysis. He is the founder of Crush Rush News and host of the Crush & Rush Tennis Podcast, focusing on price-first betting strategy, market efficiency, and transparency in sports wagering.
