Anhelina Kalinina vs Donna Vekić Prediction & Picks - WTA Linz
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Parading a 20-3 record on clay this season, Anhelina Kalinina (-3.5 games at +150) will go for nothing less than an emphatic win over Donna Vekic in the second round of the 2026 Linz Open.
Momentum: Anhelina Kalinina flexed her form on clay as she destroyed Panna Udvardy after dropping the first set, 5-7, 6-1, 6-0. Kalinina, who skipped the Sunshine Double to play a bunch of clay-court matches in Antalya last month, improved to 20-3 on the red dirt this season. Donna Vekic also advanced to the second round in Linz with a hard-earned victory over Katie Volynets 3-6, 6-3, 4-6. Vekic qualified for the main draw of this WTA 500 event by picking up wins over Carole Monnet and Iryna Shymanovich.
Matchup: This is the first time Kalinina and Vekic will play each other. Kalinina parades a 70 percent win rate on the dirt, while Vekic owns a 55.1 percent win rate on clay. Vekic also won a silver medal on clay at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Hot on the Board: Kalinina is a -108 underdog on FanDuel, while Vekic is a slight favorite at -112. The total is pegged at over/under 21.5 games.
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Anhelina Kalinina vs Donna Vekić Form
Anhelina Kalinina and Donna Vekić Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Apr 8, 2026 - WTA Linz
Apr 6, 2026 - WTA Linz
Apr 5, 2026 - WTA Linz
Jan 31, 2026 - Transylvania Open
Jan 19, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 14, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Apr 7, 2026 - WTA Linz
Apr 6, 2026 - WTA Linz
Apr 5, 2026 - WTA Linz
Apr 1, 2026 - WTA Charleston Open
Mar 30, 2026 - WTA Charleston Open
Mar 29, 2026 - WTA Charleston Open
Anhelina Kalinina - Donna Vekić Key Points
- Anhelina Kalinina is 20-3 on clay in 2026.
- Anhelina Kalinina has a 70 percent win rate on clay in her career.
- Donna Vekic has a 55.1 percent win rate on clay in her career.
- Donna Vekic is 3-0 on clay in 2026
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Our Anhelina Kalinina vs Donna Vekić Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Anhelina Kalinina topples Donna Vekic 6-4, 6-4
I am throwing the gambit by picking Kalinina at -3.5 games (+150) on the alternative spread market on FanDuel. The Ukrainian has already played and won too many clay-court matches this season to make her a potent opponent for anybody in this draw at Linz.
Vekic is always capable of turning back the hands of time and delivering a vintage performance, as shown in her three straight victories in this tournament. However, it’s hard to bet against Kalinina, who has put together a 24-7 record this season, reached four clay-court finals, and won two Challenger titles on the dirt in 2026.
Our betting prediction for Donna Vekic vs. Anhelina Kalinina: Anhelina Kalinina -3.5 Games
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
