
Ostapenko Falls Short in Doubles Final as Wimbledon Delivers Another Classic
What a match we witnessed on Centre Court at Wimbledon! The 2025 Ladies’ Doubles final was a rollercoaster of momentum swings, dramatic comebacks, and high-stakes pressure — everything you’d want from a Grand Slam showdown. Jelena Ostapenko, alongside Hsieh Su-wei, gave it her all, but it just wasn’t quite enough as Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens emerged as champions in a gripping three-setter: 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.
Ostapenko was in touching distance of something truly special — not just a Wimbledon title, but the WTA Doubles World No. 1 ranking. It was within reach after a strong start. She and Hsieh had a brilliant opening set, clawing back from what could have been a 1-4 deficit by reeling off five straight games. Ostapenko’s fierce groundstrokes and her signature intensity were on full display, keeping the crowd buzzing and her opponents on edge.
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But doubles is often about rhythm and resilience — and Kudermetova and Mertens had both in spades. They didn’t let the early setback rattle them. Instead, they regrouped, started pressing at the net, and turned the second set into their own statement. Kudermetova’s volleys were suddenly untouchable, and Mertens’ court coverage was flawless. It felt like the tide had turned — and it had.
By the third set, the pressure was at boiling point. Ostapenko and Hsieh once again found a burst of energy, going up 4-2. The momentum was theirs. But that’s where champions are truly tested — and Kudermetova and Mertens responded with remarkable poise. Four straight games sealed the comeback and the title. For Kudermetova, it was a moment of redemption after narrowly missing out on this very title in 2021. For Mertens, it was her fifth Grand Slam doubles crown, and her second at Wimbledon.
Ostapenko, despite the loss, showed yet again why she’s a force on the big stage. Her aggression and shot-making can turn matches on a dime. Today, though, it was just out of reach. Sometimes tennis can be brutal like that — you do almost everything right, but the trophy goes to the ones who hold firm in the final moments.
This match wasn’t just about winners and losers. It was about what makes tennis great — grit, comeback stories, historic moments, and partnerships that click under pressure. Kudermetova and Mertens reminded us that even after time apart, true chemistry can reignite in spectacular fashion.
And for Ostapenko, there’s no doubt more chances will come. She’s too talented, too driven, and far too fearless to stay away from the winner’s circle for long. Today may not have been her day, but it certainly added another riveting chapter to her already storied career.
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