Donna Vekic is set to face Anastasia Zakharova in the opening round of the WTA 500 event at Queen’s Club in London, a pivotal match as players gear up for the grass court season. Vekic, who experienced a disappointing exit in the second round of Roland Garros following a close match against Bernarda Pera, will be looking to turn her fortunes around on the grass surface, where she has previously enjoyed success.
Last year, Vekic made a significant impact during the grass season, reaching the semi-finals at Wimbledon for the first time and also competing in the final at Bad Homburg. This experience on grass could provide her with the confidence needed to perform well against Zakharova, who is currently ranked 109th in the world. Zakharova has demonstrated resilience, having advanced through both qualifying rounds and winning a hard-fought match against Carol Zhao to earn her spot in the main draw.
Despite her recent struggles, Vekic’s history on grass suggests she is capable of bouncing back, and she will be expected to secure a victory over Zakharova in straight sets. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK or the Tennis Channel in the US.
This matchup promises to be exciting, with Vekic striving to regain her top form and Zakharova eager to make an upset. The outcome could set the tone for Vekic’s campaign on grass as she looks to build momentum ahead of Wimbledon.