Donna Vekić (Croatian Tennis Player) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Tennis Player
Nationality	Croatian
Date of Birth	28/06/1996
Age	29 years
Birthplace	Osijek, Croatia

Latest News about Donna Vekić

27/01/2025

Donna Vekić reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 17 after her strong results across the previous season and early 2025. Her rise followed a breakthrough 2024 campaign that included a Wimbledon semifinal and an Olympic silver medal in singles.

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Early Life	Born in Osijek, Croatia. Turned professional in September 2012.
Professional Career	Reached first WTA Tour final in 2012 at Tashkent Open. Won first WTA title in 2014 at Malaysian Open. Reached highest singles ranking of No. 19 in November 2019. Quarterfinalist at 2019 US Open and 2023 Australian Open. Semifinalist at 2024 Wimbledon Championships. Won 4 WTA singles titles and 5 ITF singles titles. Silver medalist in singles at 2024 Paris Olympics. Career-high ranking of No. 17. Reached round of 16 at 2025 Australian Open. Made quarterfinals in Chennai and round-of-16 finishes at Indian Wells and Madrid in 2025. Currently ranked 117 in WTA rankings as of March 2026. In 2026 season, record of 7 wins and 8 losses.

Early Life

Born in Osijek, Croatia.
Turned professional in September 2012.

Professional Career

Reached first WTA Tour final in 2012 at Tashkent Open.
Won first WTA title in 2014 at Malaysian Open.
Reached highest singles ranking of No. 19 in November 2019.
Quarterfinalist at 2019 US Open and 2023 Australian Open.
Semifinalist at 2024 Wimbledon Championships.
Won 4 WTA singles titles and 5 ITF singles titles.
Silver medalist in singles at 2024 Paris Olympics.
Career-high ranking of No. 17.
Reached round of 16 at 2025 Australian Open.
Made quarterfinals in Chennai and round-of-16 finishes at Indian Wells and Madrid in 2025.
Currently ranked 117 in WTA rankings as of March 2026.
In 2026 season, record of 7 wins and 8 losses.

Physical Stats & More

Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	64 kg
Playing Hand	Right-handed

Personal Life

Residence	Monte Carlo, Monaco
Coach	Nikola Horvat, Pam Shriver

Career

Notable Achievements	First WTA Tour final at 2012 Tashkent Open. First WTA title at 2014 Malaysian Open. Highest singles ranking of No. 19 in November 2019. Reached the semifinals at 2024 Wimbledon Championships. Won titles at 2014 Malaysian Open, 2017 Nottingham Open, 2021 Courmayeur Ladies Open, and 2023 Monterrey Open. Silver medal in singles at 2024 Paris Olympics. Career-high ranking of No. 17 in 2024. Career record of 342 wins to 292 losses. Career earnings of $8,755,111. Career record on grass courts is 49-32 (60.5% win rate). Won four WTA tour-level titles (three on hard courts and one on grass).

Notable Achievements

First WTA Tour final at 2012 Tashkent Open.
First WTA title at 2014 Malaysian Open.
Highest singles ranking of No. 19 in November 2019.
Reached the semifinals at 2024 Wimbledon Championships.
Won titles at 2014 Malaysian Open, 2017 Nottingham Open, 2021 Courmayeur Ladies Open, and 2023 Monterrey Open.
Silver medal in singles at 2024 Paris Olympics.
Career-high ranking of No. 17 in 2024.
Career record of 342 wins to 292 losses.
Career earnings of $8,755,111.
Career record on grass courts is 49-32 (60.5% win rate).
Won four WTA tour-level titles (three on hard courts and one on grass).

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Member of Croatia Fed Cup team.
2. Speaks multiple languages including Croatian and English.
3. Dominates on first serve with 67.2% points won on first serve.
4. Career record on grass courts is 49-32 (60.5% win rate).
5. Converts 42.3% of break points.
6. Career record against Top 10 opponents is 17-42 (28.8%).
7. Career record against Top 100 opponents is 189-215 (46.8%).

Donna Vekić Tennis Player Croatian Osijek, Croatia