World No. 25 Donna Vekic of Croatia was eliminated from Wimbledon in the second round, losing to Spain`s Cristina Bucsa, ranked world No. 102 by the WTA. The match score was 1-6, 3-6.
The encounter lasted 1 hour and 11 minutes. This victory brings the head-to-head record between the two players to 1-1.
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 |
This is the second time in her career that the Spanish player has reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament. For Vekic, the points earned from her semifinal appearance last year will be removed, leading to her expected drop towards the end of the Top 50 rankings.
Bucsa`s next opponent will be Solana Sierra, who overcame Britain`s Katie Boulter with a score of 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-1. Sierra, an Argentine who entered the main draw as a lucky loser, had not previously won a main draw match at a Grand Slam.
