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Berlin; Nottingham; Halle and London

Written by Edda Bevilacqua

Berlin: Marketa Vondrousova Captures Berlin Title

Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic defeated China’s Wang Xinyu in three sets, 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 to capture the title in Berlin. She returned from injury to win her first title since winning at London two years before. Vondrousova, 25, said: “We were all working really hard to get me back, and I felt like, we came here to try to win the first match, and now this is happening. I’m just very grateful to be standing here and very grateful to you guys.”

Both Vondrousova and Wang defeated tough competition on the way to the final. Vondrousova defeated American Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, while Wang beat Liudmila Samsonova in the semifinals after taking on Daria Kasatkina of Australia, Coco Gauff of the United States and Paula Badosa of Spain in earlier rounds.

Wang said of making the final: “It’s been an unbelievable week for us. We keep on building and looking forward for the next one.”

Nottingham: American McCartney Kessler Wins First Grass Court Title at Nottingham

McCartney Kessler of the United States defeated Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5 to win the title at Nottingham, the first grass court title of her career. Kessler and Yastremska battled in a rain-delayed final. Following the delay, Kessler captured the first set. Yastremska came back strong in the second set, saving five match points and breaking Kessler’s serve. However, Kessler immediately broke back to claim the title. Kessler’s win was impressive, as she had only won her first match on grass one week earlier at Queen’s Club in London.

Halle: Alexander Bublik Prevails Over Danil Medvedev

Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan defeated Russia’s Danil Medvedev in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6, to take the title in Halle, Germany. Bublik defeated Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the Round of 16, Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals and Karen Khachanov of Russia in the semifinals before taking on Medvedev in the final.

Medvedev praised Bublik’s achievement, saying: “First of all, Sasha, big congrats to you and your team. I hope you’re in Carlos’ draw at Wimbledon. Please, Carlos-or Jannik’s draw!”

London, Queen’s Club: Carlos Alcaraz Wins Queen’s Club Tournament 

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won the men’s Queen’s Club title in London, defeating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in three sets, 7-5, 6-7, 6-2. Alcaraz, 22 years of age, won his fourth career grass court title and second at Queen’s Club, having also triumphed there in 2023, just two weeks before winning his first Wimbledon title.

After winning the first set, Alcaraz lost the second in a tiebreak. He dominated the deciding set and captured his fifth title of the 2025 season. Alcaraz said he came to London with modest expectations:

“I came with expectations at all-just to play good tennis and prepare for the grass. I have to thank my team for the whole week. Thank you to everyone who supported me-it’s always special playing in front of you. I can’t wait to come back next year.”