The champion of 2023 sends a strong message before Wimbledon “was imposed on the Berlin tournament and because” I had the good lodge “

The Wimbledon 2023 champion, Marketa Vondrousova, needed three sets to overcome Chinese Wang Xinyu, coming from qualifications, and winning the title in Berlin, ending with a smile unlikely to her first trophy from London's triumph two years ago.

25 -year -old Czechoaica who went down on 164th place In the world after 12 months marked by injuries, the most recent being the shoulder, played his first final since winning Wimbledon in 2023.

First dramatic act: 6 sets of set saved by Marketa Vondrousova

She had to work hard for victory with 7-6 (10), 4-6, 6-2the first act ending dramatically: a huge tie-break, 12-10, and six set balls saved by Marketa.

Wang, who had to go through the qualification tours and then defeat four Top 20 players to reach his first final in the WTA circuit, posed problems with his accuracy transformed into winning blows.

The Czech service seemed undefeated until Wang obtained his first break ball in the seventh game and capitalizing on the opponent who slipped and hurt his ankle at that time.

Former 6 WTA number has returned and won the tie-break, but Wang, 23 years old, controlled his emotions in his first finish in his career and awarded his second set with 6-4.

But Vondrousova, who defeated her on Madison Keysthe champion of the Australian Open, in the first round, and on Aryna Sabalenkathe world number one, in the semifinals, distanced to 4-1 with two breaks decisively. He then played a perfect service range at 5-2, pearl with a gorgeous short, imposing on the first match ball.

Statement made 👊@Vondrousovam Claim the Title in Berlin After Defeating Wang in a Three Set Thriller. #Bto pic.twitter.com/onrxoap2cs

– WTA (@wta) June 22, 2025

Humor at the award ceremony: “You stayed in the other lodge, I will not forgive you”

Markete's victory comes a week before the start of the Wimbledon, where it will be a force to consider thanks to her perfectly adaptable game.

At the award ceremony, the two finalists had punctured and emotion and humor speeches.

“I think I couldn't ask for a better audience than this one for a final. The tribune is full and you are amazing. I want to tell Bravo Marketa and her team. You played a great tennis and I am also glad to see you back. Good luck at Wimbledon”, Xinyu Wang said, in an elegant English.

“I want to thank my team from there. You know why I lost today, right? “She put her close friends.” Because you stayed in the other lod”, Joke the Chinese.

Xinyu Wang After Loss to Vondrousova in Berlin

“And last but not least i want to say Thank you to my team. Theyre why I Lost Today.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/c6zugvywqx

– The Tennis Letter (@thetennisletter) June 22, 2025

91of places, from 164 to 73, will climb Marketa Vondrousova in the world ranking after the triumph in Berlin

For her part, the champion thanked the spectators, then praised him. “Congrats on a great week, you played amazingly, I saw that you wanted to retreat in the first round of qualifications, so I am glad you didn't do it, we'll see the next tour.”

And ended with a tasty reply to the one said earlier by Wang. “My team, I had the good lodge today so it's nice“He said laughing.”Oh, God. I worked hard to recover and came here to try to win the first match and now this happens so I am very grateful to stay here, with the trophy”, Concluded Marketa Vondrousova.