Career Timeline of Donna Vekić: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Donna Vekić built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Donna Vekić is a Croatian professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 17 in January 2025. Her most notable achievement in Grand Slam tournaments is reaching the semifinals at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. She also won a silver medal in singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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February 2012: Fed Cup Participation

In February 2012, Donna Vekić played three rubbers at the Fed Cup tournament, including helping Croatia to a 2–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2013: Season Finale in Top 100

In 2013, Donna Vekić finished the season ranked No. 86, marking her first top-100 season.

2014: Early Losses at Shenzhen and Australian Open

In 2014, Donna Vekić started the season with a first-round loss at the Shenzhen Open to Klára Zakopalová and was defeated in the first round of the Australian Open by Lucie Hradecká.

2014: Malaysian Open Title

In 2014, Donna Vekić won her first WTA Tour singles title at the Malaysian Open.

2015: French Open Grand Slam

In 2015, Donna Vekić reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since the French Open.

2016: Donna Vekić's US Open Qualifying

In 2016, Donna Vekić had to contest qualifying for a major since the US Open, due to injury and missing play.

2017: Nottingham Open Title

In 2017, Donna Vekić won her second WTA Tour singles title at the Nottingham Open.

2017: Courmayeur Open WTA Title

In 2017, Donna Vekić won her third WTA Tour title at the Courmayeur Open, returning to the top 70.

2020: Early Losses in Brisbane and Adelaide

In 2020, Donna Vekić started her season with a first-round loss at the Brisbane International and reached the quarterfinal at the Adelaide International, where she was defeated by Dayana Yastremska.

July 2021: Return to Top 50 since July 2021

On 17 October 2022, Donna Vekić returned to the top 50 at world No. 47 for the first time since July 2021

2021: Opened Tennis Courts

From 2021, Donna Vekić opened public tennis courts in her hometown of Osijek.

2021: DNNA Brand Founded

In 2021, Donna Vekić founded a luxury home fragrance brand, DNNA, selling beeswax candles and reed diffusers. A percentage of sales will be donated to bee conservation in Croatia.

2021: Australian Open and Roland Garros Absence

In 2021, Donna Vekić missed play between the Australian Open and Roland Garros, leading to a dip in the rankings.

2021: Abu Dhabi Open and Yarra Valley Classic

In 2021, Donna Vekić started her season with a first-round loss at the Abu Dhabi Open and was defeated in the second round of the Yarra Valley Classic. She also reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, before undergoing knee surgery.

2021: Courmayeur Ladies Open Title

In 2021, Donna Vekić won the Courmayeur Ladies Open, securing her third WTA Tour singles title.

2021: First title since 2021

In March 2023, the Monterrey Open victory was Donna Vekić's first title since 2021

October 2022: Return to Top 50

On 17 October 2022, Donna Vekić returned to the top 50 at world No. 47 after a final showing at the WTA 500 San Diego Open.

2022: French Open and Wimbledon Performance

In 2022, Donna Vekić qualified for the French Open, winning her first-round match before being defeated in the second round. She lost in the first round at Wimbledon.