Wang Reaches First WTA Final at Berlin Open

At the 2025 Berlin Open, Chinese qualifier Xinyu Wang has made a remarkable run to reach her first WTA singles final after defeating top players including Coco Gauff, Daria Kasatkina, Paula Badosa, and Liudmila Samsonova in the semifinals. Wang, ranked 49th, showcased dominant form, particularly in her 6-4, 6-1 victory over Samsonova, signaling a breakthrough on grass courts. She faces Marketa Vondrousova, a former Wimbledon champion ranked 164th, who has overcome recent injury struggles and also advanced to the final. The matchup is notable for being their first meeting and highlights the depth of talent beyond the top-ranked players, as both finalists are currently outside the WTA top 20. Wang expressed that her performance in Berlin has been a dream week and hopes to continue the momentum against Vondrousova's left-handed, skillful game. The final promises an intriguing clash of styles and is set to be an exciting contest at a key grass-court tournament ahead of Wimbledon.