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Donna Vekić

Donna Vekić is a Croatian professional tennis player from Osijek, Croatia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Donna Vekić is a Croatian professional tennis player from Osijek, Croatia. She has won four WTA singles titles and reached the semifinals at the Wimbledon Championships in 2024, the best Grand Slam singles result of her career. She also won the Olympic silver medal in singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Early life and background

Donna Vekić was born in Osijek, Croatia, on 28 June 1996. She began her professional tennis career in 2010 and is a right-handed player.

Professional career

Vekić has competed on the WTA Tour for more than a decade and has won four WTA singles titles: Kuala Lumpur (2014), Nottingham (2017), Courmayeur (2021), and Monterrey (2023). She reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 17 on 27 January 2025.

Grand Slam and Olympic results

Her strongest Grand Slam showing came at the Wimbledon Championships in 2024, where she reached the semifinals. She also won the silver medal in women’s singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Career profile

Vekić is known as an accomplished singles player from Croatia. Her rankings, titles, and major-results record have made her one of Croatia’s leading women’s tennis players.

Key facts

Donna Vekić is a Croatian professional tennis player born in Osijek.
She turned professional in 2010 and plays right-handed.
Her career-high singles ranking is World No. 17, reached on 27 January 2025.
Her best Grand Slam singles result was reaching the Wimbledon semifinals in 2024.
She won the silver medal in women’s singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Canadian context

Donna Vekić has competed at major events that are followed closely by Canadian tennis audiences, including Grand Slams and the Olympics. Her results are relevant to Canadian readers interested in international women’s tennis.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Donna Vekić?

Donna Vekić is a Croatian professional tennis player from Osijek, best known for her WTA Tour results, 2024 Wimbledon semifinal run, and 2024 Olympic silver medal.

What is Donna Vekić's career-high ranking?

Her career-high singles ranking is World No. 17, achieved on 27 January 2025.

How many WTA titles has Donna Vekić won?

She has won four WTA singles titles.

What is Donna Vekić's best Grand Slam result?

Her best Grand Slam singles result is reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon in 2024.

Did Donna Vekić win an Olympic medal?

Yes. She won the silver medal in women’s singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

References

WTA Official — https://www.wtatennis.com/players/318516/donna-vekic
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ESPN — http://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/2040/donna-vekic
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Roland Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/26513-d.vekic
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Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Veki%C4%87
Supports: Career-high ranking, Wimbledon semifinal result, and 2024 Olympic silver medal.
BNP Paribas Open — https://www.bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/donna-vekic
Supports: WTA titles, Wimbledon semifinal breakthrough, Olympic silver medal, and career-best ranking.
Australian Open — https://ausopen.com/players/croatia/donna-vekic
Supports: Nationality, handedness, height, titles, and career earnings.