Markéta Vondroušová Wins Berlin Open After Gritty Final Against Wang
Markéta Vondroušová captured the 2025 Berlin Open title on Sunday after a hard-fought battle against China’s Wang Xinyu, winning 7–6 (12–10), 4–6, 6–2 in a tense final. The Czech left-hander, ranked No. 73 and unseeded, claimed her third career singles title – and her first WTA crown on grass outside of Wimbledon – with a composed finish to a high-quality contest. On Saturday, she stunned World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets, 6–2, 6–4, with a display of fearless variety and smart serving. That match, a masterclass in tactical control, marked her most important win since Wimbledon. Vondroušová’s path to the title also included a tight opener against Madison Keys (7–5, 7–6 (8–6)), a three-set battle against Diana Shnaider (6–3, 6–7 (3–7), 6–3), and a dominant quarterfinal win over Ons Jabeur (6–4, 6–1). With each match, her confidence and level of play grew. The final against Wang proved her toughest test. The first set saw both players trading breaks and pushing through pressure-packed points, ending in a marathon tiebreak that Vondroušová edged 12–10. Wang bounced back in the second set with aggressive hitting, taking it 6–4. But in the decider, Vondroušová raised her level once more, pulling away to...
