Donna Vekic has reiterated her unwavering ambition to win a Grand Slam, expressing that it is the primary reason she plays tennis. “It’s been my dream since I started playing tennis. A dream and a goal to win a Grand Slam. It’s the reason why I play tennis. Why I keep training and pushing myself every day,” Vekic shared.
In an interview, Vekic was asked about her inspirations from her home country, including tennis legend Goran Ivanisevic. Reflecting on her aspirations, she stated, “If I believe? Yes. Of course I believe. I wouldn’t be here otherwise. But to win a Grand Slam, a lot of things have to happen. Hopefully one day, it will for me.”
Her comments underscore her dedication and determination, highlighting the mental and physical effort required to achieve such a prestigious milestone in tennis. As she continues her journey, Vekic remains focused on her goal, hopeful that her hard work will eventually lead her to Grand Slam success.
Vekic in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.37, Donna has an overall 21-14 win-loss record in 2024. The Croatian is participating in Wimbledon where she toppled the world no.54 Xiyu Wang 3-6 6-3 6-4, the world no.101 Erika Andreeva 6-2 6-3, the world no.27 Dayana Yastremska 7-6(4) 6-7(3) 6-1 and the world no.93 Paula Badosa Gibert 6-2 1-6 6-4.
Donna Vekic will take on the world no.123 LuluAnke Sun in the quarter. In the past, they have never played each other as of now in top events.
The Croatian was the finalist in Bad Homburg (Bad Homburg Open).
The Croatian won 4 titles in her career: 2 on hard courts, 1 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
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