Reilly Opelka Faces Zizou Bergs in Libema Open Semifinals Saturday

Rosmalen, Netherlands — Reilly Opelka is set to meet Zizou Bergs in the semifinals of the ATP 250 Libema Open on Saturday, June 14. The match will begin at 12:00 PM ET at the Autotron Rosmalen on outdoor grass courts.

Opelka, currently ranked No. 87 in the world, secured his spot in the semifinal by stunning top seed Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals with a score of 7-6, 7-6. The victory not only marked a significant achievement but also guaranteed his return to the world’s top 80 rankings, highlighting his strong comeback from injury. “I feel confident after that match,” Opelka said. “If I keep serving well, I believe I can win.”

Zizou Bergs, who holds the No. 63 ranking, reached the semifinals after battling through difficult matches, including a nail-biting 7-6, 7-6 win over Mark Lajal. The Belgian player also managed to upset No. 4 seed Alexei Popyrin in the Round of 16. Bergs expressed excitement about facing Opelka again, stating, “I look forward to this match. Last time we were on court together was a good one.”

This will be the second career meeting between the two players. Bergs won their previous encounter in a closely contested tiebreak set at Winston-Salem last year. However, both players are yet to compete against each other on grass, which adds an unpredictable element to the match.

Betting odds show that Opelka has a slight edge with -150 odds to win, while Bergs has +118 odds. According to Dimers’ tennis model, Opelka has a 60% chance of advancing to the final. The upcoming match not only positions Opelka against a player he lost to previously but also represents a crucial opportunity for both athletes to enter the championship match on Sunday.

As the match approaches, fans and analysts anticipate an exciting showdown. If Opelka maintains his serving power, which yielded 24 aces against Medvedev, he may very well secure his place in the final.