Ajla Tomljanovic vs Donna Vekic: WTA Charleston Day 1 Predictions

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 30, 2026 7:04 PM ET

The clay swing opens in Charleston with the WTA 500 tournament played on green clay. The event follows a demanding hard-court stretch to begin 2026.

Several notable withdrawals changed the entry list. Still, the draw remains strong and competitive from the first day.

Filmogaz.com will preview Day 1 and offer short predictions for key early matches. The schedule is headlined by Ajla Tomljanovic against Donna Vekic.

Day 1 match previews

Head-to-head: first professional meeting. Both Americans seek momentum on clay in front of a home crowd.

Mary Stoiana impressed in qualifying. She showed better court coverage and a reliable backhand.

Alycia Parks carries more upside with an aggressive game. If she stays confident and committed, she should advance.

Prediction: Parks in 3.

Head-to-head: Yastremska leads 1-0. This match will test Zakharova against a big server.

Dayana Yastremska’s serve remains a major weapon, even on green clay. Holding serve will create return opportunities.

Zakharova arrives with visible confidence. If she keeps intensity and wins more return points, she can turn the tie.

Prediction: Zakharova in 3.

Head-to-head: Vekic leads 2-0. Tomljanovic will challenge with aggressive baseline play.

Donna Vekic looked close to her best in qualifying and progressed comfortably. The match should hinge on backcourt execution and clutch play.

Given Vekic’s higher peak form and recent qualifying display, she gets the edge for Day 1.

Prediction: Vekic in 3.

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