Women's Singles Final Analysis Olympic Games Paris 2024: Qinwen Zheng vs Donna Vekic

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 2 Aug 2024 | 08.00

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Strong emotions await in the women's grand final of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. At the top, Qinwen Zheng arrives at the decisive match with the best possible sensations on the clay court, overcoming great obstacles along her journey in the event held in France. At the bottom, Donna Vekic surprises with her presence in the final. The Croatian, ranked 21st in the world, claimed her best victory in this tournament against Coco Gauff in the third round.

Analysis of the Women's Final of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Zheng made a statement by defeating Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, a victory that added to Qinwen's tally after battling for over three hours the day before with Angelique Kerber. It seems that instead of becoming tired, that triumph gave all the confidence the world number 7 needed to then defeat the player who was considered the favorite.

The 2024 Australian Open runner-up demonstrates the importance of an event where she represents her country, showcasing her great skills on clay. Despite being only 21 years old, Qinwen makes it clear that she is born to compete on big stages, gaining more experience in significant matches.

On Donna's side, her path has been much smoother, at least in her most recent matches. The Croatian has overcome all her challenges in straight sets except for her match against Marta Kostyuk, where she was a point away from exiting the international competition.

At 28, Vekic is experiencing her peak in tennis, just a year after achieving her career-best ranking. It is evident that the Croatian is managing to align all elements, adding that confidence experience brings in a sport like tennis.

Head to Head and Tactical Keys

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games final will be the first showdown on clay between Qinwen and Donna. The Chinese and the Croatian have faced each other twice, both on indoor hard courts. The first encounter, three years ago, ended in Vekic's favor, although she had to fight in the first-set tiebreak. In the second meeting, Zheng leveled the overall score with a victory in three sets.

Not much reference can be taken from these two previous matches between them due to the stark difference in conditions. Despite her youth, by results and ranking, Qinwen is the favorite to claim the gold, while Vekic aims to spring a surprise in the final.

The percentage of first serves for both Zheng and Vekic will be crucial, with Qinwen expected to dominate with her powerful forehand that becomes unstoppable on the Philippe Chatrier court. Donna will fight for control in the exchanges with her characteristic aggression. As shown in past encounters, neither gives up easily, highlighting their defensive skills when facing adversity. The outcome will depend on who takes charge from the beginning of each point.

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