D. Vekic vs L. Zhu prediction

What the numbers said before the match

D. Vekic comes in with an Elo of 2106, against 2029 for L. Zhu: a 76-point edge. D. Vekic won 3 of the last ten matches, L. Zhu won 4. D. Vekic has one win in the last five matches. L. Zhu has one win in the last five matches. Since 2020, D. Vekic leads 2 to 0 in their direct meetings. Bookmakers make D. Vekic the favourite.

The model gave D. Vekic the win at 63 %, with a likely score of 2-0. D. Vekic won 2-1: prediction correct.

Recent matches

• VL. ZhuManila 2026 · Quarter-final · 29 January 20266-4 6-3
• VL. ZhuWTA Monterrey 2023 · Semi-final · 4 March 20237-5 6-2

Road through the tournament

This is D. Vekic's first match of the tournament. To reach this round, L. Zhu beat A. Parks (6-4 6-2). In 2025, the tournament was won by A. Anisimova, who beat L. Noskova in the final (6-0 2-6 6-2).

Key numbers

In tie-breaks, D. Vekic wins 44 % (34 of 77), L. Zhu 55 % (26 of 47). In deciding sets, D. Vekic wins 49 % of the time (89 matches), L. Zhu 32 % (47 matches). After losing the first set, D. Vekic turned 19 % of matches around (102 occasions), L. Zhu 14 % (79 occasions). After winning the first set, D. Vekic went on to win 80 % of matches, L. Zhu 79 %.

Completed ATP, WTA and Challenger singles matches since 2020, before this match, retirements and walkovers excluded.

Frequently asked questions about D. Vekic – L. Zhu

Who is the favourite between D. Vekic and L. Zhu?

The match is over: D. Vekic won 2-1. Bookmakers make D. Vekic the favourite, priced at 1.48 against 2.29 for L. Zhu. Pronocast's model had D. Vekic winning at 63 %.

When is the D. Vekic – L. Zhu match?

On Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 05:05, at the Beijing tournament (Round of 64, hard court).

What is the head-to-head between D. Vekic and L. Zhu?

Since 2020, D. Vekic leads 2 to 0 in their direct meetings.

Where can I see the prediction for D. Vekic – L. Zhu?

The prediction is published higher up on this page, with the result and the verdict.