Marketa Vondrousova, the reigning Wimbledon champion, made a strong start to her grass-court season by defeating qualifier Rebeka Masarova 6-4, 6-3 in the opening round of the Berlin Ladies Open on Monday. The fifth-seeded Czech player displayed her trademark resilience and precision on the green surface, breaking Masarova’s serve three times and clinching the victory with a powerful forehand winner. This marks Vondrousova’s second win over Masarova this year, having previously defeated the Spaniard in the first round of the French Open.
Vondrousova’s impressive performance in Berlin comes on the heels of her historic Wimbledon triumph. She became the first unseeded woman to lift the prestigious trophy in over a century, defeating 2022 runner-up Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the final. This victory solidified her status as one of the most formidable players on the women’s tour.
The Czech star will face Anna Kalinskaya in the second round of the Berlin Ladies Open. With her newfound confidence and unwavering determination, Vondrousova will be looking to continue her winning streak and chase a second grass-court title this season. Her journey in Berlin will be one to watch as she aims to prove that her Wimbledon success was no fluke and that she is a force to be reckoned with on the grass.
