Donna Vekic achieved a significant milestone in her tennis career by advancing to her first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon after a hard-fought victory over qualifier Lulu Sun. Despite facing challenges from injuries in recent years, Vekic showed resilience and determination on the court. In a post-match interview, she expressed the physical toll of the match but emphasized her perseverance.
Vekic, 28, from Croatia, made history by becoming the second Croatian woman to reach the semifinals at Wimbledon, following Mirjana Lucic’s achievement in 1999. Sun, a 23-year-old player from New Zealand and a former collegiate tennis athlete at the University of Texas, displayed commendable performance in her Wimbledon debut, pushing Vekic to her limits.
The Croatian player, who underwent knee surgery in 2021, acknowledged the tough competition from Sun and credited her opponent for a strong match. Vekic is now set to face either Jasmine Paolini or Emma Navarro in the upcoming round. Despite facing a setback while serving for the second set, Vekic managed to regain her momentum and secure a victory in the deciding set.
Elsewhere in the tournament, a notable matchup took place between top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev. Sinner, who emerged victorious in the Australian Open final earlier, faced a tough challenge against Medvedev in a highly anticipated rematch on Centre Court at Wimbledon. The outcome of the match remains to be seen, adding to the excitement of the tournament.
