Donna Vekic vs Rebeka Masarova Prediction 3/20/25 Miami Tennis Picks

Donna Vekic and Rebeka Masarova clash in the second round of the 2025 WTA Miami Open on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Here’s our Donna Vekic vs Rebeka Masarova prediction. This preview will also include a Donna Vekic vs Rebeka Masarova pick.

Donna Vekic Preview

Donna Vekic is the 21st seed at the Miami Open and had a BYE in the first round. Vekic has reached the third round stage in Miami four times in her career but lost in the second round last season to Ekaterina Alexandrova.

As she prepares to face Rebeka Masarova on Thursday, Vekic will be coming off her eighth loss of the season in Indian Wells to Madison Keys. Before that, Vekic had won two matches in California, beating Elina Avanesyan and Emma Navarro in straight sets.

Overall, the Croatian has posted a 5-8 record for the season, losing four matches in a row after the Australian Open until the Sunshine Swing. She lost her spot in the Top 20, but only briefly, and is back in it after reaching the last 16 at the desert. 

Rebeka Masarova Preview

Rebeka Masarova entered her first-round match as a +195 underdog but stunned 83rd-ranked Greet Minnen. Masarova won 6-7, 6-4, 7-5 and extended her winning run in Miami to three matches thanks to two qualifying wins. In the victory, Masarova hit 11 aces and three double faults. She landed 64% of first serves and won 81% of first serve points (54/67).

Masarova won 50% of second serve points (19/38) and saved four of five break points on her serve. The Swiss World No. 168 compiled 31% of return points (30/97) and converted three break points. This is Masarova’s career-best run in Miami. She had lost in qualifying in her two previous appearances. Before this week, she had lost three matches in a row.

Overall, Masarova is 6-7 for the season in the win-loss column. She will be chasing her second main draw win.

Donna Vekic vs Rebeka Masarova Head-To-Head

• Vekic and Masarova have met twice on Tour with both matches happening on clay courts.

• Makarova won their first meeting in Madrid while she was still playing under the Spanish flag (has since switched to Swiss). Vekic got her revenge at th Hopman Cup.

• Both matches were settled in straight sets.

Donna Vekic vs Rebeka Masarova Prediction

I’m not sure many fans can get a good read of Vekic’s form this season making this match a real toss of the coin. From two crushing losses to Kenin and Maya Joint to beating Emma Navarro and almost taking out Keys in Indian Wells. That said, Masarova seems to be enjoying these court conditions. This is her first proper run in a tournament since the Australian Open qualifying, making the game spread a value pick here.