WTA San Diego: Donna Vekic vs Katie Boulter, Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

It has all come down to the last 8 at the ongoing San Diego Open and only the few best names of the tournament remain in the event. Donna Vekic, who has had a season of highs and lows so far will be willing to make her way as close to the title as she could. But, her journey to the title won’t be easy at all.

Standing her way in the semi-finals will be a tough task for Katie Boulter, the British star. With the stage set for an epic encounter, who amongst the two stars could come out on top in the gripping encounter? Let’s find out!

Donna Vekic vs Katie Boulter: Preview

Coming into the event, Donna Vekic was given the seventh seed and expectations were high for her. So far, she managed to deliver on the same and swiftly made her way into the last 8. 2024 has been a mixed year so far with no-so-good performances for her at the events that she played in.

Her only best run was at the Linz Open where she managed to make her way into the semi-finals of the event. Not standing just one step away from managing her personal best this year, she will be willing to do whatever it takes to take the win home.

On the other hand, her opponent has clearly shown a struggle in form right from the start of the year. Boulter making her way into the quarter-finals of the San Diego has been her best run of the new season so far. Talking about her performances at the event, she has managed to pull out some great performances. She managed to win against Lesia Tsurenko in straight sets and then defeated the upcoming Brazilian prodigy Beatriz Haddad Maia in a three-set thriller. 

With a chance to the semis on the line for the stars, who among the two will be able to make their way into the next round? Let’s take a look at what their head-to-head stats say.

Vekic vs Boulter: Head-to-head

As things stand, these two stars have never faced off against each other. Thus, there are no head-to-head stats available. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two stars. With a chance to take a lead over the other, both players will be looking to give their everything

However, only one among the two will come out on top. But who will that be? Will it be Donna Vekic or Katie Boulter? Let’s see what the predictions have to say about the match.

Prediction: Donna Vekic could seal the win over Katie Boulter in a 3-set classic

As things stand, Donna Vekic, who is in flying form at the moment looks in a more comfortable spot to land the win home. The Croatian star, who has from by her side will be looking to make the most of the moment and make her way into the last 4 of the event. However, her opponent, who seems to have found her form at the tournament will not let go without a fight.

Boulter, who struggled earlier has now got a good chance to turn things around and a win over the 7th seeded star could pretty much pave the way. What are your thoughts on this? Who are you rooting for at the event? Please let us know in the comments below!

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