Donna Vekic vs Anna Blinkova Preview & Prediction | 2025 French Open | First Round

Donna Vekic locks horns with Anna Blinkova in the first round at the French Open.

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Venue: Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France

Surface: Outdoor clay

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Donna Vekic vs Anna Blinkova prediction

Olympic silver medallist Donna Vekic arrives back in Paris hoping the familiarity of the surroundings can inspire more success.

The Croatian is slightly undercooked in this clay swing with just two wins from five underwhelming matches. 

The 18th seed will hope to kick-on when it matters most in the second major of the year, but faces an opponent with plenty of clay-court miles in her legs this year. 

Blinkova has clocked up 13 matches on the dirt and arrives having come through qualifying to reach the round of 16 in Strasbourg. 

The Russian world number 65 also won their only previous encounter in Beijing two years ago, with that history enhancing the prospect of a possible upset.

Vekic has been too unpredictable of late and a punt on it going the distance may be more prudent than backing her outright. 

Donna Vekic vs Anna Blinkova tip: Over 2.5 sets