Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova wins Berlin Open

Marketa Vondrousova claimed her first title since profitable Wimbledon two years in the past after she beat Chinese language qualifier Wang Xinyu within the Berlin Open ultimate.

The 25-year-old Czech has struggled with damage during the last yr however put that behind her to win 7-6 (12-10) 4-6 6-2.

She saved six set factors in a decent first-set tie-break however got here via that to take the opener.

Wang, 23, had seen off 4 top-20 gamers to succeed in her first-ever tour ultimate and he or she confirmed nice resolve to get a break within the second set and stage.

However Vondrousova dominated the decider, getting the double break to ship her on the way in which to a 3rd profession title and guarantee she heads into Wimbledon with confidence.

“It was good to see a full crowd. I actually loved the tennis this week and the help,” Vondrousova mentioned.

In the meantime, British doubles primary Olivia Nicholls partnered Tereza Mihalikova of Slovakia to win the doubles ultimate as they beat prime seeds Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini of Italy 4-6 6-2 10-6.