Seventh-seeded Madison Keys of the United States is set to compete against Marketa Vondrousova from the Czech Republic in the opening round of the Berlin Tennis Open by HYLO on Monday, June 16. This WTA 500 event will take place on grass courts in Berlin with a prize pool of €937,000.
Form and Recent Performances of Both Players
Madison Keys started 2025 strongly, capturing her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January. Following that, she advanced to the semifinals at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and showed consistent form by reaching the quarterfinals at both the Madrid Open and the French Open. Keys also began the grass-court season on a positive note by making it to the semifinals at the HSBC Open held at Queen’s Club in London.
Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion as an unseeded participant, has faced challenges this year due to a left shoulder surgery. Her appearances in 2025 have been limited, which has impacted her ranking. After reaching the third round of the French Open, Vondrousova enters the Berlin Open as her first grass-court tournament this season.
History Between Madison Keys and Marketa Vondrousova
The players have met just once before on the WTA Tour. Their encounter took place in the 2023 US Open quarterfinals, where Keys secured a straight-sets victory. This previous matchup will likely influence their strategies as they face off again in Berlin.
Match Prediction and Tactical Considerations
Keys, often described as a late bloomer, continues to make deep runs in tournaments despite being over 30 years old. Known for her solid baseline game, she is expected to handle Vondrousova’s volleying style effectively. Vondrousova is likely to attempt frequent net approaches on the grass surface, but Keys’ defensive skills should mitigate this tactic.
Given Vondrousova’s limited match play this year, Keys holds the advantage in match readiness and consistency. Still, Vondrousova may challenge Keys and potentially claim a set during their encounter. Without her recent injury difficulties, Vondrousova would likely pose a stronger threat.
Overall, Keys is favored to win in three sets on Monday.