Introduction to the WTA Berlin Open Final
Two surprise names, Marketa Vondrousova and Wang Xinyu, will face off in the title clash of the WTA Berlin Open on Sunday. Both players came through the qualifying round, beating higher-ranked players in their journey to the final. Vondrousova knocked out Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals in straight sets, while Wang Xinyu got the better of Liudmila Samsonova in another semifinal to reach her maiden WTA final.
Player Backgrounds
Marketa Vondrousova had a dream campaign so far, making it into her first career grass-court final since the 2023 Wimbledon, where she won the title by defeating Jabeur. The Czech Republican ace is ranked 164 in the world and was unseeded in the event. The 25-year-old dispatched top players such as Keys, Shnaider, Jabeur, and Sabalenka in her journey to the final. Vondrousova hasn’t dropped a single set in the Berlin Open and most importantly, she enters the final with a dominating victory over world No. 1 and three-time major champion, Aryna Sabalenka.
Wang Xinyu is also going to play her dream final after a solid campaign that started from the qualifying round. The Chinese ace secured seven wins in the clinical Berlin Open campaign. She trashed world No. 2 Coco Gauff in the round of 16, which is her best career win. Wang dispatched Samsonova in the semifinals 6-4, 6-1 and also won the first set against Badosa before getting a walkover win in the quarterfinals. The Asian tennis sensation will play her first WTA final on Sunday, and the pressure will be high.
Head-to-Head Record
Marketa Vondrousova and Wang Xinyu have no prior head-to-head meetings. It will be the first time they play each other in a WTA competition.
Career Comparison
| Here is a comparison of the two players’ careers: | Category | Marketa Vondrousova | Wang Xinyu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ranking | 164 | 49 | |
| Career W-L | 281-125 | 239-170 | |
| YTD W-L | 10-5 | 16-14 | |
| Career Titles | 2 | 0 | |
| Grand Slams | 1 | 0 | |
| YTD Titles | 0 | 0 |
Prediction
Marketa Vondrousova and Wang Xinyu both have made a glorious run to the Berlin Open final. Vondrousova has experience in big matches, having won Wimbledon two years back. She has beaten world No. 1 in the semifinals, and this confidence will surely give her an upper hand. However, the task won’t be easy, as Wang Xinyu is on a winning momentum and posted a 6-1 record on grass court this year. The Chinese ace produced heavy first serves and crackling forehand finishes on this surface this week. It would be a matchup between two qualifiers who believed in their best version. Vondrousova still takes a slight edge, and the match can go anywhere if it goes to the final set.
Betting Odds
Marketa Vondrousova takes the tag of favorites with the odds at 1/2, with Wang Xinyu at 9/5. Considering the journey and style of play, both players compete with each other. Vondrousova would target finishing the game in straight sets, but odds lean towards a three-set thriller. The former Wimbledon champion is likely to lift her first grass-court title after two years. Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:
- Marketa Vondrousova: 1/2
- Wang Xinyu: 9/5
- Total Games Over 22.5: 6/5
- Total Games Under 22.5: 8/11
- Marketa Vondrousova 2-1: 3/1
- Marketa Vondrousova 2-0: 6/5
- Xinyu Wang 2-1: 24/5
- Xinyu Wang 2-0: 4/1
Conclusion
The WTA Berlin Open final promises to be an exciting matchup between Marketa Vondrousova and Wang Xinyu. Both players have shown remarkable skill and determination in their journey to the final. While Vondrousova has the experience of playing in big matches, Wang Xinyu has the momentum of winning on grass courts. The match can go either way, but Vondrousova’s experience gives her a slight edge. Regardless of the outcome, this final will be a thrilling conclusion to the WTA Berlin Open.
