Donna Vekić

Croatian tennis player with WTA titles

Donna Vekić - Croatian tennis player with WTA titles
Born

June 28th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Croatia

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Born in Croatia in 1996, this tennis player turned professional at 14. Achieved significant success on the Women's Tennis Association tour, reaching a career-high singles ranking of 19 in February 2020. Competed in all Grand Slam tournaments, with notable performances including reaching the quarterfinals of the 2019 US Open. Displayed versatility on various surfaces, winning multiple WTA titles throughout her career. Represented Croatia in international competitions, contributing to the national team's efforts in tournaments such as the Fed Cup.

Reached quarterfinals of the 2019 US Open

Achieved a career-high ranking of 19

Won multiple WTA singles titles

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