Kudermetova, Mertens Win Wimbledon 2025 Women's Doubles Title

Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens won the 2025 Wimbledon women's doubles title by defeating Jelena Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-wei in a thrilling three-set match, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. The victory marks Kudermetova's first Grand Slam doubles title and adds a fifth Grand Slam doubles title for Mertens, who previously won Wimbledon in 2021 with Hsieh. After losing the first set, Kudermetova and Mertens showcased resilience and tactical brilliance to come back strong, breaking serve at key moments in the final set to seal their win. Mertens, with 22 doubles titles including two at Wimbledon, and Kudermetova, who had lost the 2021 final, demonstrated strong teamwork throughout the tournament, overcoming top-seeded pairs en route to the championship. The final was notable as Mertens faced her former partner Hsieh, emphasizing the competitive depth of the match. Both teams expressed mutual respect following the intense and strategic match that lasted over two hours.