Former Wimbledon Champion Vondrousova Wins Berlin Open, Climbs Rankings

Marketa Vondrousova secured the Berlin Open title with a hard-fought 7-6 (12-10), 4-6, 6-2 victory over Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu, marking her first tournament win since her 2023 Wimbledon triumph. After battling injuries and falling to 164th in the world rankings, the 25-year-old Czech displayed resilience by saving six set points in the opening tiebreak and overcoming Wang's strong challenge to claim her third career title. This victory, highlighted by a semifinal win over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, propels Vondrousova back into the top 100 at No. 73 and positions her as a formidable contender at the upcoming Wimbledon. Wang, who impressed by defeating four top-20 players en route to her first WTA final, struggled to capitalize on break-point opportunities in the final. Vondrousova praised the support and the quality of the match, expressing gratitude and optimism about her return to form on grass courts. Her performance signals a potential resurgence as she prepares to defend her Wimbledon crown.