Marketa Vondrousova surprises at the WTA tournament in Berlin!
Marketa Vondrousova surprises at the WTA tournament in Berlin!
The WTA tournament of the women in the Steffi-Graf Stadium in Berlin ended on Sunday, June 22, 2025, with a surprise winner: Marketa vonDrousova. The 25-year-old, who was in 164 in the world rankings before the tournament, showed an impressive performance and defeated the Chinese talent Wang Xinyu after 2:15 hours in an exciting final over three sets. VonDrousova, who won Wimbledon two years ago, celebrated her first title since her return after several injuries and surgical intervention.
The event, which is described as optimal preparation for the upcoming lawn grand slam in Wimbledon, attracted a variety of spectators. Over 35,000 visitors enjoyed the event, with four days sold out. Spectators reported a positive mood and the attractiveness of the tournament, which was supported by a new concept of the organizers. Free tickets and discounts should make the tournament accessible to tennis fans and occasional visitors alike.
VonDrousova on the way to the title
VonDrousova started the tournament with a record of 6-5 for the year and impressively challenging challenging opponents. Her way to the final led her through Madison Keys and Diana Shnaider until a decisive victory over the current world ranking list, Aryna Sabalenka, whom she won with 6-2, 6-4. This was not only a significant personal performance for Vondrousova, but also her first win against a player in 1st place in the world rankings.
In the final she competed against Wang Xinyu, who also presented himself strongly and previously defeated Liudmila Samsonova, former Berlin winner, 6-4, 6-1. Wang, who won six games in a row in this tournament, had the hope of continuing. Both players had also defeated ONS Jabeur on their way to the final, already in qualification.positive response and future prospects
The organizers of the tournament were satisfied with success. Andrea Petkovic, who acts as a "Director of Excitement", emphasized that the introduction of extendable stands for the next year is planned to meet the high demand. There are also suggestions for improving the site, including more shade places and better inlet options.
The tournament in Berlin has not only established itself as a remarkable competition, but also as an important event that is gaining attractiveness for both players and spectators. Vondrousova can celebrate her victory as a new milestone in her career after she has struggled with injuries in recent years. Sports enthusiasts can be excited to see what the future has for this talented athlete.
For further details on the game results and the highlights of the tournament, visit the reports from rbb24 and WTA Tennis .
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