Berlin Open: Vondrousova Triumphs Over Wang Xinyu to Claim Championship

Marketa Vondrousova Clinches Berlin Open Title After Epic Battle With Wang Xinyu.

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova lifted the Berlin Open 2025 trophy on Sunday after a gritty three-set victory over China’s Wang Xinyu in a dramatic final at the Steffi Graf Stadion. The 25-year-old Czech star overcame a spirited challenge from the Chinese qualifier, securing a 7-6(12), 4-6, 6-2 win in a match that tested her physical and mental resolve ahead of her Wimbledon title defense.

A Journey From Injury to Glory
Vondrousova, who has battled a persistent shoulder injury this season, expressed heartfelt gratitude to her team during the trophy ceremony. “We came here hoping to win just one match, and now I’m standing here with the trophy. I’m so grateful,” she said.

“We’ve all worked so hard to come back from the injury. This means a lot.”

The Berlin Open marks a strong return to form for the world No. 6, who is regaining momentum on grass just in time for Wimbledon, where she made history in 2023 as the first unseeded woman to win the title.

A Gritty Final Against a Rising Star
Wang Xinyu, 23, came into the final riding a wave of momentum from the qualifiers. She pushed Vondrousova to the edge in the opening set, which ended in a nail-biting 12–10 tiebreak. The Chinese star rallied in the second set but couldn’t match the Czech’s composure in the decider.

“It’s been an unbelievable week,” Wang said after the match. “We’ll take a lot of positives and keep building from here.”

Road to the Title
Vondrousova’s run in Berlin was nothing short of impressive. She:

• Opened with a straight-sets win over Madison Keys
• Outlasted Diana Shnaider in a three-set battle
• Beat former Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in the quarters
• Dethroned world No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka in the semis
• Sealed the title with a composed finish against Wang

The Berlin Open triumph not only adds to her growing trophy cabinet but also positions Vondrousova as one of the top contenders heading into SW19.