Career Timeline of Donna Vekić: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 28, 2026

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. She achieved her best Grand Slam result at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, reaching the semifinals in a long-running match where she lost to Jasmine Paolini. Vekić is also an Olympic silver medalist, securing the medal in singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Australian Open

At the Australian Open in 2020, Vekić beat 2008 champion Maria Sharapova in the first round.

February 2012: Fed Cup Tournament

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

2013: 2013 Season

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

2014: 2014 Season Start

Donna Vekić began the 2014 season at the Shenzhen Open, where she lost in the first round. She was also defeated in the first round of the Australian Open in 2014.

2014: Malaysian Open Title

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

2015: French Open

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

2016: US Open

Donna Vekić contested qualifying for a major since the 2016 US Open

2016: US Open Quarterfinal

In 2016, Donna Vekić made the third round in Cincinnati and then seeded 23rd at the US Open, Vekić defeated Richèl Hogenkamp, Kaia Kanepi, Yulia Putintseva and 26th seed Julia Görges to advance to her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, becoming the first Croatian woman to reach the last eight at the US Open since Ana Konjuh in 2016.

2017: Nottingham Open Title

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

2020: 2020 Season Start

Donna Vekić kicked off her 2020 season at the Brisbane International, where she lost in the first round. She then reached the quarterfinal at the Adelaide International in 2020.

July 2021: Last Top 50

On October 17, 2022, she returned to the top 50 at world No. 47 for the first time since July 2021 after a final showing at the WTA 500 San Diego Open.

2021: Ranking Dip

Donna Vekić faced a dip in the rankings due to injury and missing play between the Australian Open and Roland Garros in 2021.

2021: 2021 Season & Knee Surgery

Donna Vekić started her 2021 season at the Abu Dhabi Open, reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open. She then underwent surgery on her right knee and was out of action for a while in 2021. She returned in time for the French Open but was beaten in the first round.

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 DNNA Home Fragrance Brand

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

2021: Courmayeur Ladies Open Title

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

2021: First Title Since 2021

In March 2023, she won her fourth career title at the Monterrey Open in Mexico which was her first title since 2021.

October 2022: Return to Top 50

On October 17, 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 and lost in the first round at Wimbledon.

January 2023: 2023 Season Start & Australian Open Quarterfinal

In January 2023, Donna Vekić started her season at the United Cup, and reached her first Australian Open quarterfinal. She then moved up 30 places in the rankings, re-entering the top 40 on January 30, 2023.

March 2023: Monterrey Open Title & Top 25 Return

In March 2023, Donna Vekić won her fourth career title at the Monterrey Open and returned to the top 25. Five days later, she lost early to Lesia Tsurenko at Indian Wells in a three-set match where she refused a handshake from her opponent.

2023: Monterrey Open Title

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

2024: Public Tennis Courts Completed

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

2024: Semifinal at Wimbledon Championships & Olympic Silver Medal

In 2024, Donna Vekić reached the semifinals at the Wimbledon Championships, and she lost against Jasmine Paolini. Vekić also won an Olympic silver medal in singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

2024: Quarterfinal Since 2024 Paris Olympics

In October at the Chennai Open, Donna Vekić made it into her first quarterfinal since the 2024 Paris Olympics.

January 2025: Career-High Singles Ranking

On January 27, 2025, Donna Vekić achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 17.

June 2025: Split with Pam Shriver

On 19 June 2025, Donna Vekic split with her coach Pam Shriver.

August 2025: Split with Sascha Bajin

In August 2025 Donna Vekic split with her coach Sascha Bajin, who started coaching Diana Shnaider.

February 2026: Lowest WTA Ranking in Four Years

On 2 February 2026, Donna Vekić fell to her lowest WTA ranking in four years at world No. 95. By the end of February, Vekić had dropped out of the top-100.