Bernarda Pera pulled off a hard-fought win against Donna Vekic in the second round of the 2025 Roland Garros, triumphing 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 in a match that tested her endurance and tactical skills. The American left-hander showcased her ability to control the court, using precise shot placement and movement to outmaneuver her opponent.
Pera started strong, dominating the first set with deep groundstrokes that forced Vekic into defensive positions. However, the Croatian responded in the second set, adjusting her strategy and taking advantage of Pera’s occasional errors to level the match.
The deciding set became a battle of resilience, with both players pushing each other to the limit. Pera focused on moving Vekic around the court, exploiting angles and forcing her into uncomfortable positions. Her ability to dictate the pace and anticipate Vekic’s responses proved crucial in securing the final-set tiebreak.
Donna Vekic in 2025
LWWLWLLLWL Currently ranked no.19, the Croatian played her last match on the 28th of May when she surrendered to world no.83 Bernarda Pera 6-2 4-6 7-6(3) in the 2nd round of the French Open (draw).
This year the Croatian has managed to achieve an overall 8-13 match record.
