Donna Vekic

Donna Vekić is a distinguished Croatian professional tennis player renowned for her impressive accomplishments on the WTA Tour. With a career-high singles ranking of No. 19 achieved in November 2019, Vekić’s journey in professional tennis has been marked by pivotal milestones, including her remarkable semifinals run at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and her silver medal win in singles at the 2024 Summer Olympics. She has captured four singles titles on the WTA Tour, including prestigious tournaments like the 2014 Malaysian Open and the 2023 Monterrey Open, emphasizing her competitive prowess and determination.

Vekić’s early career began promisingly when she reached her first WTA Tour final at the Tashkent Open in 2012. Following her debut, she broke into the top 100 by 2013, showcasing her potential on the international stage. By 2017, she claimed her second WTA title at the Nottingham Open and solidified her place among the top 50 players in the world. Her ranking continued to rise, culminating in her historic quarterfinal appearance at the US Open in 2019, making her the first Croatian woman to achieve this feat since Ana Konjuh.

In 2021, following knee surgery, Vekić demonstrated remarkable resilience by winning her third WTA Tour title at the Courmayeur Open, reaffirming her status in the top 100. The following year, she made an impressive return, reaching the finals of the WTA 500 San Diego Open. By 2024, she not only reached her first Grand Slam semifinal but also brought home an Olympic medal, further elevating her stature in the sport.

Off the court, Vekić’s commitment to philanthropy and sustainability shines through her initiatives, including her luxury home fragrance brand, DNNA, which supports bee conservation efforts in Croatia. With a positive outlook and unwavering dedication to her craft, Donna Vekić exemplifies excellence in tennis and inspires many aspiring athletes with her achievements and accomplishments.