2025 Wimbledon Women's Doubles: Kudermetova and Mertens Seize Their Moment
The Centre Court crowd got a real treat at Wimbledon 2025 when Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens battled their way to a dramatic women's doubles victory. These two didn't just win a trophy—they spun a fresh chapter into the sport's history books. They took down previous champions Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko with a tight 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 scoreline that had fans on edge until the last ball.
This win meant Kudermetova picked up her first ever Grand Slam title, making this a true breakthrough moment for her. For Mertens, already a familiar face in doubles finals, this brought her tally to five Grand Slam titles and marked her second triumph at Wimbledon. It's not every day you see a pair bouncing back from losing the first set to claim the trophy, but they adjusted tactics, amped up their aggression, and really found their groove just in time.
From Rivals to Champions—The Story Behind the Team
If you happened to watch the 2021 Wimbledon final, you might remember Kudermetova and Mertens were on opposite sides of the net. Back then, Mertens teamed with Hsieh to take the championship, leaving Kudermetova and her former partner Elena Vesnina as runners-up. This year, with roles switched up and new alliances forged, Kudermetova and Mertens stood strong together, showing how quickly fortunes can change in tennis.
Kudermetova spoke after the match about that lingering disappointment from the 2021 loss. She said she came into this final with determination, convincing herself she wanted it more than anyone else. The way she played in the last two sets—gutsy shots, relentless serving—backed her words. Mertens, meanwhile, gets to add another Wimbledon trophy to her growing collection. She’s won on these lawns before with Hsieh, but winning with another partner confirms her spot among the very best in doubles.
Hsieh Su-wei, known for her tricky playing style and incredible results, already owns four Wimbledon doubles titles—each with a different partner. This time, she had Ostapenko by her side, who is herself a Grand Slam singles champion from the 2017 French Open. Ostapenko had also recently tasted doubles victory at the US Open, showing her adaptability across surfaces and partners.
The final was anything but a stroll. After dropping the first set, Kudermetova and Mertens trailed again in the third—down 2-4—before storming back to reel off four straight games. Their combination of quick hands at the net and smart returns made the difference. For the fans, it was a lesson in resilience and the unpredictability of top-level doubles, where teamwork can spin a match at any moment.
With this win, the women's doubles script at Wimbledon gets another exciting twist. The partnerships might change year to year, but the hunger to lift that iconic trophy doesn’t. Kudermetova and Mertens just proved that grit and friendship can beat even the sport’s most seasoned champions.