Australian Open 2021: Jennifer Brady vs Donna Vekic – Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Michael Gray
Updated on March 31, 2026
American 22nd seed Jennifer Brady will face Donna Vekic of Croatia in the fourth round of Australian Open 2021.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Jennifer Brady vs Donna Vekic
- Date: 15 February 2021
- Tournament: Australian Open 2021
- Round: 4th Round
- Venue: Melbourne, Australia
- Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
- Prize Money: 245,920 $ (USD)
Jennifer Brady vs Donna Vekic: Preview
American Jennifer Brady has been going through a purple patch since the start of the month. She reached the semi-finals of the Grampians Trophy and has lost just 11 games in the three matches she has played so far at the Australian Open.
She defeated Aliona Bolsova and Madison Brengle in the first two rounds before getting the better of Kaja Juvan 6-1,6-3 in the third round.
The Australian Open has completely changed Donna Vekic’s fortune. After having a miserable 2020 season, Vekic continued her woeful form in the lead-up to the Australian Open, losing in the first round at the Abu Dhabi Open and the Yarra Valley Classic.
But this week, Vekic has defeated Wang Yafan and Nadia Podoroska in the first two rounds and eventually won against in-form Kaia Kanepi 5-7,7-6(2),6-4 in the third round.
Jennifer Brady vs Donna Vekic: Head-to-Head
This will be the second meeting between the duo. Vekic leads the H2H 1-0. They met at the 2018 Rome Masters where the Croat came from a set down to win the match.
Jennifer Brady vs Donna Vekic: Prediction
This will be a very tightly fought encounter. Brady has been dominating her opponents in the tournament but the American has had a luck with the draw. Meanwhile, Vekic is coming is coming of an emotional and hard-fought win over in-form Kaia Kanepi.
This match may go down the distance as both the players have a solid defense. Expect Vekic to prevail by the slightest of margins.
Prediction: Vekic to win in three sets
