Past Even, Present Uncertain: Shnaider vs Vekic in London Clash
Diana Shnaider will take on Donna Vekic today in the first round of the Berlin Open. Both unseeded, Shnaider comes in with stronger recent form, while Vekic is hoping to turn around a tough stretch of early exits. Let’s see what unfolds today.
Shnaider has shown flashes of promise throughout 2025, highlighted by a career-best third round at the Australian Open and quarterfinal appearances in Rome and London. In Rome, she pushed Jasmine Paolini to three sets, while in London, she fell to Madison Keys in straight sets. Across 31 matches, Shnaider has fired 53 aces, won 63.1% of her first-serve points, won 44.1% of her return points, and converted 51.3% of her break points.
Vekic, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency. Aside from a fourth-round run at the Australian Open, she has suffered early exits in most tournaments, including a second-round loss to Bernarda Pera at Roland Garros and a first-round defeat to Anastasia Zakharova in London. In 22 matches this season, Vekic has hit 74 aces, won 67.5% of first-serve points, won 40.3% of return points, and converted 45.3% of break points.
Diana Shnaider and Donna Vekic are tied 1-1 in their head-to-head. Shnaider claimed their first meeting at the 2024 Bad Homburg with a comeback win, while Vekic responded earlier this season with a straight-sets victory in Melbourne, sealing it with a second-set tiebreak. Given the competitiveness of their past encounters, this matchup could go either way, regardless of current form.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Australian Open | Round of 32 | Donna Vekic | 6–4, 7–6(5) |
| 2024 | Bad Homburg | Final | Diana Shnaider | 6–3, 2–6, 6–3 |
| Diana Shnaider | Category | Donna Vekic |
| 12 | Current Ranking | 22 |
| 166-51 | Career W-L | 382-292 |
| 17-14 | YTD W-L | 8-14 |
| 4 | Career Titles | 4 |
| 0 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 0 | YTD Titles | 0 |
With recent quarterfinals and a much stronger return game, Shnaider seems to have the edge over the more experienced but currently out-of-form Vekic. Expect a tight contest with Shnaider edging ahead.
Prediction: Diana Shnaider in straight sets
Shnaider is the 4/7 favorite, reflecting her slight upper hand in form and efficiency. Vekic, at 11/8, has the weapons to challenge but faces an uphill battle unless she rediscovers her rhythm.
Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:
Diana Shnaider: 4/7
Donna Vekic: 11/8
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