Vekic vs Blinkova Prediction 25 May 2025
🎾 One of the least clay-friendly matchups in the first round of Roland Garros sees Donna Vekic face off against Anna Blinkova. Both players have struggled on clay this season. But who will come out on top in their head-to-head clash? Find out in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
Vekic and Blinkova have faced each other just once, with the Russian coming out on top. Their encounter at the Beijing tournament ended with Blinkova securing a 2-0 victory.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Donna Vekic Player Overview
Vekic participated in three clay-court tournaments leading up to the French Open, managing to secure victories only in Madrid. In Stuttgart and Rome, Donna was knocked out in the first round. Her opponents were considered weaker, but the Croatian isn't known for her prowess on clay, so expectations for a high result weren't there, even from herself. Vekic did manage to defeat Emma Navarro in Madrid, but this single win doesn't make Donna a favorite against Blinkova. Her issues and struggles with returns are likely to persist.
Match Results: Donna Vekic
Anna Blinkova Player Overview
A. Blinkova has participated in numerous clay tournaments, yet she hasn't managed to win even two consecutive main draw matches. The Russian has navigated through qualifiers in Rome, Madrid, and Strasbourg, but her performance faltered beyond that. It's not as if she was consistently facing top-tier opponents, except in Madrid where she was ousted by Sabalenka. In other instances, Anna had the potential to secure victories, but clay surfaces continue to pose a significant challenge for her.
Match Results: Anna Blinkova
Editorial Prediction
Yes, the opponents are evenly matched, but don't expect a long and intense match from them. Vekić last played on May 9 and has only been training since then, while Blinkova has been actively participating in tournaments, finding the early rounds relatively easy. Therefore, a tight contest is unlikely, as Vekić is simply not prepared for such a challenge. Our pick is total match points under 24.5.
Betting Tips: Donna Vekic - Anna Blinkova
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