In the Wimbledon 2024 quarterfinal press conference, Donna Vekic expresses the importance of having family and friends in the crowd, which provided a special atmosphere and boosted her during her challenging match against a formidable opponent. She discusses her frustration when being broken serving for the second set but refocuses with her coach Pam Shriver’s help.
Vekic shares her past struggles with tennis, including considering quitting before the French Open, but credits her team and determination for her success. She also praises her successful partnership with Pam Shriver, who brings valuable experience and a direct approach to the team. Looking ahead to the semi-finals, Vekic acknowledges the challenge of maintaining focus and keeping emotions in check against her upcoming opponent, Emma, who has had an impressive run in the tournament.
Vekic in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.37, the Croatian owns an overall 22-14 win-loss record in 2024. Vekic is now playing in Wimbledon where she overcame 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, the world no.93 Paula Badosa Gibert 6-2 1-6 6-4, the world no.123 Lulu Sun 5-7 6-4 6-1 and the world no.7 Jasmine Paolini .
Donna Vekic will take on the world no.7 Jasmine Paolini in the semifinal. Their current record is 2-1 for Paolini.
Vekic 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)
