Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari prediction and betting tips on April 25, 2024
Madrid is now in the epicenter of tennis fans' attention, with prestigious men's and women's tournaments taking place here. Dailysports experts have prepared their exclusive prediction for the match Donna Vekic - Maria Sakkari.
Donna Vekic
The tough Croatian tennis player is well known to tennis fans. Vekic is considered to be a good mid-ranked player, although in some places she can show top-level tennis, but often lacks stability. The athlete plays well, although she has not had any bright tournaments this year.
In the world rankings, the tennis player is ranked 38th, now she is 27 years old. Vekic won her first match in Madrid very confidently against the experienced Laura Siegemund - 6:1, 6:2. The Croatian can definitely surprise, she should be feared, a lot depends on her mood and physical condition.
Maria Sakkari
The Greek had a very difficult start to the season, but then she changed her coach, after which progress immediately appeared. First Sakkari reached the final of Indian Wells, where she lost to Swiatek, then she reached the quarterfinals in Miami, where she lost to the strong Rybakina. The tournament in Charleston, where she managed to reach the semifinals, is also an asset.
Now the tennis player is 28 years old, she is the sixth racket of the world, which looks very solid. Sakkari missed the first round in Madrid, thanks to her high seeding. The Greek has already felt how to play on the ground this year, she is in good order.
Interesting facts about the match and history of head-to-head meetings
- In head-to-head confrontations, the score is 6:3 in favor of Vekic, but previously the athletes have never played each other on the ground.
- Sakkari has played 25 matches this year, winning 17 of them.
- Vekic has won 10 of 18 meetings this season.
Donna Vekic vs Maria Sakkari Prediction
On paper, Sakkari is a slight favorite, although the advantage in head-to-head matches is on the side of the Croatian tennis player. It is quite possible that we are expecting a hard-fought battle, so the match may turn out to be long. A bet on a total of more than 20.5 games looks logical.