Anastasia Potapova's struggles continued as she retired from her first-round match at the Berlin Open against Ekaterina Alexandrova. After losing the first set 6-1, Potapova sustained a neck injury that left her with no choice but to withdraw from the match. This retirement follows her previous withdrawal from the Libema Open due to injury. Potapova's ongoing challenges on the grass courts this season highlight the difficulties players face when dealing with injuries, particularly during crucial tournaments leading up to Wimbledon.