Donna Vekic vs Maya Joint Prediction 2/26/25 Merida Tennis Picks

Vekic has previously played on Mexican soil, winning her last WTA title in Monterrey two years ago. Vekic is currently on a three-match losing streak and without winning a set.

She has only posted three match wins all season and they all came during her run to the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open in January. 

Last season Vekic won 12 of 22 matches on outdoor hard courts. 

Maya Joint Preview

Maya Joint is ranked 103rd in the WTA rankings. The 18-year-old is playing in Merida for the first time this week and had to battle through the qualifying rounds to reach the main draw.

Joint defeated Emina Bektas and Solana Sierra in qualifying and then ousted Austria's Julia Grabher in the main draw. 

In the victory over Grabher, Joint won 6-3, 6-2 in an hour and 31 minutes. She hit 22 winners and 26 unforced errors, including one ace and two double faults.

Joint landed 60% of first serves and won 72% of first serve points (28/39). She won 46% of second serve points (12/26) and saved one of two break points.

Joint compiled 52% of return points (35/67) and broke Grabher five times. She has not lost a set this week, but will face a major test in the second round.

Donna Vekic vs Maya Joint Head-To-Head

• Vekic and Joint have never played before. It will be their first career meeting.

Donna Vekic vs Maya Joint Prediction

Vekic is the favorite here with a ton of experience and superior prowess on hard courts. I expect Vekic to control things right out of the gate. She's in desperate need of a win to snap a losing streak that could cost her a top 20 spot in the rankings. Joint is still learning and is a player who has shown immense potential in her young career. She has been very impressive in her first full season on tour, taking a set from Victoria Azarenka in Brisbane and beating seasoned pros like Sofia Kenin and Magda Linette. So, it's not an intimidating stage for her and Vekic will need to play at a very high level to get a result. That said, the games spread is a profitable market here with Joint keeping things watertight, but losing in two close sets.