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Match Details
Fixture: Donna Vekic vs Viktorija Golubic
Date: 27 September 2024
Tournament: China Open 2024
Round: Round of 64
Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, China
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Hard-court
Prize Money: $8,955,610
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Donna Vekic vs Viktorija Golubic preview
Wimbledon semifinalist Donna Vekic is set to face Viktorija Golubic in the Round of 64 of the 2024 China Open on Friday, 27 September.
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The match will be played at the National Tennis Center, Beijing, China, the WTA 1000 event. Seeded 16th at the tournament, Donna Vekic enters Beijing on the back of a promising run at the US Open, where she was defeated by Paris Olympic gold medalist Qinwen Zheng in the fourth round. Vekic has had an eventful year, winning the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, and has maintained a 59% win record in the last 12 months.
Golubic, on the other hand, has already played at the China Open, avenging her Round of 32 loss at the Thailand Open against Wang Xiyu. She defeated the Chinese player in the Round of 128 in three sets 7-6, 0-6, 6-3. Before Thailand, she competed at the US Open, where she crashed out in the first round against Paula Badosa in straight sets. This Round of 64 fixture promises to be exciting as Golubic has also maintained a 59% win record in the last twelve months and will be looking to give a hard time to the younger Vekic.
Donna Vekic vs Viktorija Golubic head-to-head
Viktorija Golubic leads their head-to-head 1-0, having defeated the Croatian in the 2023 Nottingham Open.
Donna Vekic vs Viktorija Golubic odds
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Donna Vekic vs Viktorija Golubic prediction
Donna Vekic is a dynamic player with a lot of strengths in her game. With an aggressive baseline and a fast forehand, she dominates her opponents with strong serves and court coverage. The World No. 2 also poses a solid defense, making it challenging for her opponents to find her weaknesses.
Golubic, on the other hand, is also very defensive and will try to extend the rallies before her opponent makes a mistake. While her service is not her most vital aspect, she has an accurate shot selection in terms of her return game while also applying a tactical approach. Golubic often studies her opponent's approach to the game and tries to implement new techniques to target her opponent's weaknesses, such as Vekic's backhand.
Both players have four career titles so far, and Vekic, being in better form this year, will be stepping into this fixture trying to even her record against Golubic. She has also played against a higher quality opposition (average rank of 81) compared to Golubic (average rank of 181), which can help sway the tie in Vekic's favor.
Pick - Vekic to win in three sets.
