Elena Rybakina defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6–4, 7–5 in the Round of 16 at the WTA 250 Berlin tournament on grass on 20 June 2024. As the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.28 to Kudermetova's 4.0, Rybakina delivered the expected result, maintaining control throughout both sets. The Russian's grass-court credentials were evident as she progressed to the quarterfinals with a composed performance. This victory reinforces Rybakina's status as a leading contender on faster surfaces and extends her winning record against Kudermetova.