Donna Vekic def. Aryna Sabalenka
6-7(5) 6-3 6-0
Donna Vekic defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5) 6-3 6-0 in the 2024 Dubai Tennis Championships second round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Donna Vekic | Aryna Sabalenka |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 14 | 8 |
| Double faults | 5 | 8 |
| First serve % | 54.0% | 57.0% |
| First serve points won % | 63.0% | 60.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 54.0% | 41.0% |
| Break points saved % | 79.0% | 30.0% |
| Break points converted % | 70.0% | 21.0% |
| Service points won % | 59.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 41.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +2.0 | -5.1 |
| Match Return+ | +5.1 | -2.0 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2024 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Donna Vekic | Aryna Sabalenka |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CRO | BLR |
| Birth date | Jun 28, 1996 | May 5, 1998 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Height | 179 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 31 | 2 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,580 | 8,905 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,787 | 2,138 |
| Current career W-L | 243–239 | 415–144 |
| Current career earnings | $11,032,951 | $50,422,999 |
Path
Donna Vekic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xinyu Wang | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 20, 2024 | R64 |
Donna Vekic's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorana Cirstea | 6-3 3-6 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 22, 2024 | R16 |
Aryna Sabalenka's path
No prior matches in this tournament.