Berlin, June 22, 2025 – In a performance that blended grit, composure, and championship pedigree, former Wimbledon winner Markéta Vondroušová captured the 2025 Berlin Open title, overcoming rising star Wang Xinyu in a rollercoaster final: 7–6(12), 4–6, 6–2.

This victory marks Vondroušová’s first WTA title since Wimbledon 2023, and signals a remarkable return to form after a long injury layoff that had dropped her to No. 164 in the world rankings.

🏆 A Battle of Generations – Berlin

Facing off against 23-year-old Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu, Vondroušová found herself tested early. The first set was a tense affair, stretching into a gripping tiebreak. Vondroušová saved six set points before clinching it 14–12, showing the nerves of a seasoned Grand Slam champion.

Wang bounced back in the second set with aggressive baseline play and impressive court coverage, breaking Vondroušová twice to level the match. But the Czech southpaw dug deep in the decider, finding her rhythm and breaking early to race ahead 3–0. With a mix of crafty drop shots and sharp returns, she sealed the final set 6–2.

🔥 Upset of the Tournament

Perhaps even more impressive was Vondroušová’s semifinal triumph over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, where she breezed through with a commanding 6–2, 6–4 win. That victory marked her first win against a top-ranked opponent since her Wimbledon run and reaffirmed her place among the elite—even if the ranking table doesn’t yet reflect it.

📉 From Injury to History

• Vondroušová’s title run makes her the lowest-ranked player ever to win the Berlin Open.
• She returns to the WTA spotlight just in time for Wimbledon, where she will be defending her title beginning June 30.
• At just 25, her comeback adds another layer to an already compelling grass court season.

🌱 Wang Xinyu’s Breakthrough

Despite the loss, the tournament was a career breakthrough for Wang Xinyu. The Chinese starlet:

• Entered the draw as a qualifier.
• Defeated Coco Gauff and Liudmila Samsonova en route to her first-ever WTA Tour final.
• Will likely break into the top 30 next week—marking her as a player to watch ahead of Wimbledon.

🎾 What’s Next?

With Wimbledon just days away, Vondroušová’s Berlin run has reshaped the grass-court narrative. Her confidence is soaring, her health appears restored, and she now returns to the All England Club as more than a defending champion—she returns as a genuine contender.

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