The Wimbledon Women's Doubles final provided spectators with a thrilling and exciting match. The pair of Veronika Kudermetova of Russia and Elise Mertens of Belgium defeated the experienced duo of Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia with a score of 3-6, 6-2, 6-4, claiming the title.
Wimbledon 2025 Women's Doubles Final: Russia's Veronika Kudermetova and Belgium's Elise Mertens made history by winning the Women's Doubles title at Wimbledon 2025. Both players displayed outstanding resilience and powerful play, defeating the b and experienced pair of Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in a match that went to three sets.
With this title win, this is the first Grand Slam title of Kudermetova's career, while it is the fifth Grand Slam doubles trophy for Elise Mertens. Elise has won the Wimbledon Women's Doubles title for the second time.
The Thrill of the Final: A Remarkable Comeback After a Set Down
The Wimbledon Women's Doubles final witnessed a highly exciting and competitive match for the audience. The final did not start well for Kudermetova and Mertens. They lost the first set 3-6, but then they made a tremendous comeback and equalized the match by winning the second set 6-2.
In the decisive third set, they were also trailing 2-4, but from there they played with excellent composure and patience, winning four consecutive games and taking the third set 6-4 to become the Wimbledon 2025 Women's Doubles champions.
A Special Moment for Kudermetova, Mertens Creates New History
With this historic victory, Veronika Kudermetova won her first Grand Slam title of her career. After losing in the 2021 Wimbledon final, this title became even more special for her. Meanwhile, this achievement adds another golden chapter to Elise Mertens' outstanding doubles career. Previously, Mertens had won four Grand Slam doubles titles and this is her second doubles title at Wimbledon.
Interestingly, in the 2021 final, these two players had played against each other, but this time they played together for the first time and became champions.
Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko's Dream Shattered
On the other hand, the pair of Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko were considered b contenders for the victory in the final. Hsieh Su-wei has an impressive record of four doubles titles at Wimbledon, which she won with three different partners. Ostapenko, on the other hand, was the French Open singles champion in 2017 and also won the US Open doubles title in 2023.
Ostapenko was determined to achieve the second major doubles title of her career this time, but she had to face defeat in the final. Although both fought hard, the pair of Kudermetova and Mertens played better in the decisive moments.
