Wang has the advantage heading into this clash, with Vekic’s recent difficulty in closing out matches a concern.
Wang Eyes Another Deep Run In Singapore
- Vekic has failed to win a match in five of her last six events.
- She has a 3–9 record against Top 50 players this year.
- Xinyu Wang reached the semifinal in her only previous appearance in Singapore last year.
- She has a 6–11 record against Top 50 players this year.
HTH - Xinyu Wang leads 2-1
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cincinnati WTA | 2R | Hard | Wang Xinyu | 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2024 | Dubai | 1R | Hard | Vekic Donna | 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Courmayeur WTA | QF | Clay | Vekic Donna | 6-4, 6-4 |
Vekic Looks To Rediscover Her Best Level
Donna Vekic recently snapped her five-match losing streak by defeating Talia Gibson in three sets in the first round at the US Open, but she failed to build on that result, suffering another three-set loss to Ann Li in the following match.
The 30-year-old dropped outside the top 100 after a slow start, but a few encouraging results, including winning the title at Queen's Club, reaching the semifinals in Linz and making a couple of WTA 125 finals, have helped her return to the top 50 in the rankings.
She has played 20 events this year, with 11 ending either in the qualifying rounds or the first round, including five of her last six events.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Croatia |
| Age | Born 28 June 1996 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 38 |
| Career High | No. 17 (27 January 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 69 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 5 |
Wang Returns With A Semifinal To Defend
Xinyu Wang posted some encouraging results during the recently concluded North American swing, reaching the third round in Cincinnati and the second round at the US Open.
The 24-year-old had a strong start to the year, reaching the final in Auckland, the fourth round at the Australian Open and the quarterfinals in Cluj-Napoca. Her level dropped since then, and she has registered multiple main-draw wins only twice in the last seven months.
This is only her second appearance in Singapore. Last year, she made her debut and went on to reach the semifinals, and she is now looking to defend those points this week.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Age | Born 26 September 2001 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 40 |
| Career High | No. 30 (23 February 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 60 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |