Marketa Vondrousova creates a sensation: surprise victory in Berlin!

Marketa Vondrousova creates a sensation: surprise victory in Berlin!

The eagerly awaited final of the Berlin Ladies Open took place in the Steffi Graf Stadium in Berlin on June 22, 2025. The event was a real crowd-pleaser, attracting over 35,000 spectators, including both die-hard tennis fans and casual visitors. Four of the match days were even sold out, which underlines the popularity of the tournament. The organizers have come up with a lot of ideas to increase the attractiveness, including free tickets and discounts for schoolchildren and students. Next year they also plan to use the extendable stands to accommodate even more spectators.

Marketa Vondrousova emerged as the surprise winner of the tournament. Ranked 164th in the world before the tournament, she won after a thrilling final game against qualifier Wang Xinyu. In an exciting match that lasted 2:15 hours and was decided in three competitive sets, Vondrousova was able to prevail. This marks her comeback after a series of injuries and a disappointing year in which she failed to find form after winning Wimbledon almost two years ago. The victory in Berlin could give her the necessary momentum for the upcoming grass Grand Slam in Wimbledon.

Traces of injury and return to form

Vondrousova struggled with a shoulder injury last season, which severely affected her performance and even led to an early end to the season. After an operation and rehabilitation, she was able to return to competition, but she also had to battle injury problems again in Australia. Her path to the final of the Berlin Ladies Open was not easy: alongside Wang

Vondrousova and Wang have never played against each other before. Wang, who also had an outstanding tournament performance, turned out to be a serious opponent. She defeated, among others, the former Berlin winner Liudmila Samsonova and four top 20 players. Wang is considered a player with a versatile playing style that is particularly impressive on grass. This could help her overcome the next challenges in tennis.

The opinion of the organizers

Andrea Petkovic, who acts as “Director of Excitement”, was extremely positive about the acceptance of the tournament in Berlin. "The viewer numbers show that interest in tennis is high here. We will continue to work on improving the experience for visitors in the future," said Petkovic. There are plans to equip the site with more shaded areas and improved offerings to meet the needs of the public.

Overall, the tournament has proven that it plays a significant role in preparing for Wimbledon and promoting the acceptance of tennis in the capital. The great atmosphere and the impressive performances of the players are guaranteed to spark interest in the next edition.