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 is reaching the semifinals of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. She was defeated by Jasmine Paolini in the semi-finals. Additionally, she won a silver medal in singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Maria Sharapova's 2008 Australian Open Win

In 2008, Maria Sharapova won the Australian Open. Donna Vekić beat her in the first round in the 2020 season.

February 2012: Fed Cup Participation

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

2013: 2013 Season

In 2013, Donna Vekić qualified for the Miami Open main draw and won the $50k tournament in Istanbul, ending the season ranked No. 86, marking her first top-100 season.

2014: 2014 Season Start

In 2014, Donna Vekić started her season at the Shenzhen Open, where she lost in the first round, and was defeated in the first round of the Australian Open.

2014: Malaysian Open Title

In 2014, Donna Vekić won a singles title at the Malaysian Open on the WTA Tour.

2015: Australian Open and French Open Achievements

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

2016: 2016 US Open Quarterfinal

In 2016, Donna Vekić reached the quarterfinal of the US Open, becoming the first Croatian woman to reach the last eight since Ana Konjuh in 2016.

2017: Nottingham Open Title

In 2017, Donna Vekić won a singles title at the Nottingham Open on the WTA Tour.

2020: 2020 Season Start

In 2020, Donna Vekić started her season at the Brisbane International where she lost in the first round. She also reached the quarterfinal at the Adelaide International.

2021: Opened Public Tennis Courts

From 2021 to 2024, Donna Vekić opened three public tennis courts in her hometown of Osijek, all modeled after Grand Slam venues.

2021: Founded Luxury Home Fragrance Brand DNNA

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

2021: 2021 Season, Surgery and Return

In 2021, Donna Vekić started her season with losses at the Abu Dhabi Open and the Yarra Valley Classic, reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, underwent knee surgery, and returned for the French Open.

2021: Courmayeur Ladies Open Title

In 2021, Donna Vekić won a singles title at the Courmayeur Ladies Open on the WTA Tour.

October 2022: Return to Top 50

In 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: 2022 Season

In 2022, Donna Vekić qualified for the French Open, lost in the second round to Amanda Anisimova, and lost in the first round at Wimbledon.

January 2023: 2023 Season Start and Australian Open Quarterfinal

In January 2023, Donna Vekić started her season at the United Cup, and reached her first Australian Open quarterfinal, moving her up to world No. 33 on January 30, 2023.

March 2023: Monterrey Open Title and Indian Wells Incident

In March 2023, Donna Vekić won the Monterrey Open and had an incident at Indian Wells where she refused a handshake from Lesia Tsurenko, returning to the top 25 on March 6, 2023.

2023: Monterrey Open Title

In 2023, Donna Vekić won a singles title at the Monterrey Open on the WTA Tour.

2024: Opened Public Tennis Courts

From 2021 to 2024, Donna Vekić opened three public tennis courts in her hometown of Osijek, all modeled after Grand Slam venues.

2024: Wimbledon Semifinals and Olympic Silver Medal

In 2024, Donna Vekić reached the semifinals at the Wimbledon Championships, losing to Jasmine Paolini, and she won a silver medal in singles at the Paris Olympics.