Croatian player Donna Vekic, ranked 25th in the world, was defeated by Spain`s Cristina Bucsa, who holds the 102nd position in the WTA rankings, during the second round of the Wimbledon Championships. The match ended with a decisive score of 1-6, 3-6 in favor of Bucsa.
The encounter lasted for a total of 1 hour and 11 minutes. This victory is significant for the Spanish player as it levels the head-to-head record against Vekic to 1-1.
Key Match Statistics:
| Statistic | Vekic | Bucsa |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 4 |
| Breaks Won | 1 | 5 |
| Winners | 13 | 21 |
| Unforced Errors | 25 | 13 |
| Total Points Won | 43 | 61 |
Advancing to the third round marks the second time in her career that Bucsa has reached this stage at a Grand Slam tournament. For Vekic, this early exit means she will lose the ranking points earned from reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon last year, which is expected to cause her ranking to drop significantly, potentially placing her towards the end of the top 50.
Cristina Bucsa`s next opponent will be Solana Sierra. The Argentine lucky loser secured her spot in the third round by overcoming Britain`s Katie Boulter with a scoreline of 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-1. Notably, this win was the first main draw victory for Sierra at a Grand Slam event.
Marcus Prine