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Andreeva Dominates Australian Open Opener
19 Jan
Summary
- Andreeva recently won the Adelaide International title without dropping a set.
- Vekic exited the Auckland tournament in the first round.
- Andreeva leads their head-to-head series 1-0.
Mirra Andreeva is poised to compete against Donna Vekic in the opening round of the Australian Open on January 18, 2026. Andreeva arrives in Melbourne following a stellar performance in Adelaide, where she secured the title without losing a single set, demonstrating strong current form. This follows her impressive runs last year, including reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon and Paris.
In contrast, Donna Vekic has had a less consistent recent run. Her last tour final was in June 2024, and she recently experienced a first-round exit at the Auckland tournament. Vekic struggled to achieve significant results throughout the past year, making this Australian Open a critical juncture for her season.
Andreeva leads the head-to-head record against Vekic one win to none, having defeated her at the 2024 China Open. Considering Andreeva's recent form and strong performance on hardcourts, she is favored to advance past Vekic in the first round, potentially in straight sets.
