Ex-Wimbledon Champion Vondrousova Wins Berlin Open Title

Marketa Vondrousova claimed her first title since winning Wimbledon two years ago by defeating Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu in the Berlin Open final in a hard-fought three-set match. Despite struggling with a shoulder injury and undergoing surgery in 2024, Vondrousova's comeback was marked by resilience, saving six set points in the first-set tiebreak and ultimately dominating the decider to secure her third career title. This victory propelled her ranking from No. 164 to No. 73, boosting her confidence ahead of Wimbledon, where she aims to defend her 2023 crown. Wang, who had an impressive run to her first career final by defeating several top-20 players, pushed the match to three sets but fell short against Vondrousova's experience. British doubles number one Olivia Nicholls, paired with Tereza Mihalikova, also won the doubles title at the Berlin Open, overcoming the top-seeded Italian duo. Meanwhile, Alexander Bublik continued his strong form by winning the Halle Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev and climbing to 30th in the world rankings.