Donna Vekić reaches Australian Open quarterfinals for first time

Last Updated: January 25, 2023 | India, Delhi

Vekic would like to reach his first grand slam quarterfinal. Donna Vekic defeated Linda Fruhvirtova in three sets to go to the Australian Open's round of eight. Although Linda is one of the players on the tour with the highest projection, it is no surprise that her performance at the Australia Open went beyond the first three rounds. The Croatian knows how to capitalise on the 17-year-old's errors and nervousness at the start of the game. Vekic defeated her opponent, who had no answers for her strong serve and her agility, in a brisk opening set, winning 6-2. The second set features the As though a fresh match had begun, the roles were switched, and Fruhvirtova easily won the set by a score of 6-1. The Czech was far more assertive and profited from the uncertainty that her competitor displayed during the serve. The third game of the third set saw the Czech youngster break a break, but she swiftly lost the advantage after committing a double fault. The third set began with strong energy from both players. The 26-year-old put up a strong performance and won the match 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. She will compete against World No. 5 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, who recently defeated Belinda Bencic in straight sets to earn a spot in the semifinals.

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