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 close out the match 6–2.

After the win, she reflected on the long road back from injury – and the team that helped her along the way.

Marketa #Vondrousova is the Champion of the BERLIN TENNIS OPEN by HYLO 2025! #BTO pic.twitter.com/LgHCVMszEo

— Berlin Tennis Open (@berlin_tennis) June 22, 2025

“We were all working really hard to get me back, and we came here just hoping to win a match – and now this is happening. I’m very grateful to be standing here, and very grateful for you guys. Thank you,” she said during the trophy ceremony.

Her words reflect a comeback marked by physical and emotional challenges. After undergoing shoulder surgery in 2024 and withdrawing from several events – including the 2025 Italian Open – Vondroušová faced questions about her future. Earlier this season, she responded with rare honesty:

“We are not machines, we are people, with emotions and pain. You never know what someone is going through. Don’t judge – try to be supportive instead.”

In Berlin, she answered with her tennis: sharp, composed, and fully in control – a performance that not only reaffirmed her game and grit, but also positioned her for a strong second half of the season.

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