Marketa Vondrousova emerged victorious at the Berlin Open after a gripping three-set final against Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu. The 25-year-old Czech player, who had been sidelined for much of the past year due to shoulder surgery, battled through a tense 7-6 (10), 4-6, 6-2 match to claim her first title since Wimbledon in 2023.
Ranked 164th in the world entering the tournament, Vondrousova defied expectations throughout the week. Her path to the final included wins over top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Open champion Madison Keys. In the final, she saved six set points in a dramatic first-set tiebreak before eventually pulling away in the third set with two crucial service breaks.
Wang, who had never reached a WTA final before, impressed with her powerful baseline play and resilience. She had to navigate the qualifying rounds and defeated four top-20 players en route to the final, including Coco Gauff and Liudmila Samsonova. Despite the loss, her performance in Berlin marked a major breakthrough in her career.
Vondrousova’s win not only marks her third career title but also signals a strong return to form ahead of Wimbledon. Her creativity, composure under pressure, and tactical variety on grass courts once again proved decisive. As she lifted the trophy at the Steffi Graf Stadium, the crowd’s applause echoed the significance of her comeback.
Marketa Vondrousova in 2025
At the moment ranked no.164, the Czech played her last match on the 1st of January 1970 when she defeated world no.49 Xinyu Wang 7-6(10) 4-6 6-2 in the final in Berlin to win her 6th challenger.
This year Marketa achieved a 11-5 win-loss record. Marketa has won 1 title in Berlin.