Donna Vekic achieved a significant milestone in her tennis career by securing her first Grand Slam semifinal berth at Wimbledon. The 28-year-old Croatian, who has faced challenges due to injuries in recent years, displayed resilience and determination in her hard-fought victory over qualifier Lulu Sun. Vekic's triumph came after a grueling three-set match, where she overcame a slow start to emerge victorious with a scoreline of 5-7, 6-4, 6-1.
In an emotional on-court interview following her win, Vekic expressed her relief and satisfaction at reaching this career milestone. She acknowledged the physical and mental toll of the match, stating, 'I felt like I was dying out there, the first two sets. But I just kept going, hoping to have a chance and it came in the end.'
