Donna Vekic vs Wang Xinyu Prediction 9/22/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Donna Vekic will face Wang Xinyu in the first round of the Singapore Open on Tuesday, September 22. Here’s our Donna Vekic vs Wang Xinyu prediction. This preview will include a Donna Vekic vs Wang Xinyu pick.

Donna Vekic vs Wang Xinyu Preview

Donna Vekic is set to make her debut at the Singapore Open. The Croatian has surged up to 38th in the WTA rankings. Vekic is a former Top 20 player. She is the number eight seed in this tournament. Vekic has compiled 27 wins and 21 losses in 2026. Although she has won more matches on clay than on any other surface this season, Vekic produced her best tennis on grass, where she earned her spot in the Queen’s Club main draw as a lucky loser and won the title, ending a three-year drought.

However, since that title success in London, Vekic endured a five-match losing streak in the next five tournaments before getting back to winning ways at the US Open, beating Talia Gibson. Vekic lost in the second round to Ann Li in New York and has not competed since.

Wang Xinyu enters the Singapore Open main draw for a second time. Last year, Wang reached the semifinals, losing out to Elise Mertens. This week, Wang will be unseeded. She sits in 40th place in the WTA rankings, just two places below Donna Vekic. Wang has compiled 23 wins and 21 losses in 2026. She has won 15 matches on hard courts and put together her best return in Auckland earlier this year, where she reached the final (lost to Elina Svitolina). Wang has also been out of action since the US Open, where she lost to Anna Kalinskaya in the second round.

Donna Vekic vs Wang Xinyu Head-To-Head

Vekic and Wang have met three times. Vekic holds a 2-1 head-to-head advantage, but it was Wang who won their only meeting this season at the Cincinnati Open in three sets.

Donna Vekic vs Wang Xinyu Prediction

Wang has beaten Vekic very recently on hard courts and she has that blend of refined power and clean ball striking to trouble Vekic again. Vekic still has the grit to compete and raise her level when you least expect it, but Wang’s recent matchup advantage is something to cling on here. I’ll back the Chinese to make it two in two against the Croat.

Nur Said's Pick: Wang in three sets