Donna Vekić vs Lin Zhu Prediction & Picks - WTA 125K Manila, Philippines Women Singles
WTA 125K - WTA 125K Manila, Philippines Women Singles
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Donna Vekic of Croatia will test Zhu Lin of China in the quarterfinals of the 2026 WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open on Thursday.
Recommended Pick: Lin Zhu +2.5 Games
Potential Payout: Win $225 for every $125 Bet (-125).
Current Form:
Vekic advanced to the quarterfinals of the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open after sweeping Mariia Tkacheva of Russia 6-1, 6-2. It was another clinical performance from Vekic, who fired 35 first-serve points and attacked Tkacheva’s first serves, resulting in 21 return points. The Croatian is getting a lot of support from the Filipino crowd, who have welcomed her with open arms in Manila.
Lin posted back-to-back sweeps over Lulu Sun of New Zealand, 7-5, 6-4, and Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand, 6-3, 7-6. Lin has only conceded two service breaks after two matches in Manila. Ranked No.164 in the world, Lin reached as high as No.32 in the world ranking, so playing top-level competition is not new to her.
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Donna Vekić vs Lin Zhu Form
Donna Vekić and Lin Zhu Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Jan 19, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 6, 2026 - ASB Classic
Oct 31, 2025 - WTA Chennai
Oct 30, 2025 - WTA Chennai
Oct 29, 2025 - WTA Chennai
Oct 7, 2025 - WTA Wuhan Open
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Jan 14, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 13, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 11, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 4, 2026 - United Cup
Jan 2, 2026 - United Cup
Oct 17, 2025 - Ningbo Open
Donna Vekić - Lin Zhu Key Points
- Lin Zhu hasn’t dropped a set at the WTA 125 Philippine Open.
- Lin Zhu is 2-3 on the 2026 WTA season.
- Donna Vekic has converted 7 of 14 breakpoints this year.
- Donna Vekic is a three-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist.
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Our Donna Vekić vs Lin Zhu Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Donna Vekic survives Lin Zhu 7-6, 6-7, 7-5
Reason: Donna Vekic is in for a difficult match-up with Lin Zhu, who is playing pretty well in Manila. Although Vekic owns a 59 percent win rate in quarterfinals matches, Zhu understands what she needs to do to match Vekic’s level in this high-stakes duel. Zhu has 72 wins over top-100 players in her career, making her a very dangerous foe for anyone left in this event. Vekic might still be a logical pick here because she’s the higher-ranked player of the two, but I would not sleep on Zhu, who is armed with the right tool to go deep in this event.
Our betting prediction for Donna Vikic vs. Lin Zhu: Lin Zhu +2.5 Games
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
