Donna Vekic in Tears EMOTIONAL Press Conference

[@spartan2188]

You made a LOT of new fans, Donna. All your fans will continue to root for you because you are an amazing fighter! Keep up the good work!

[@JeremyWade-z2n]

At least the reporters were sensitive enough to realize how devastated she was to not torture her with more mundane questions.

[@darkmoon7773]

Agree.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@JeremyWade-z2n Torture her? You guys are off your heads!🙄

[@jirijanecek8126]

She showed so much resilience in this tournament, as well as in today's semi, playing brave under pressure, gave her all. Fair play to her ❤

[@harmoniaSINGS05]

My heart goes for both ladies as their roads to get to the highest level has been difficult. Donna had surgery in 2021. And Jasmine has been climbing and climbing during 2020. To see both of them get to the semis and battling was beautiful and emotional.

[@ArranVid]

Yeah and you are cute.

[@ArranVid]

@10Vince13 She did, well said :-)

[@erichnussbaum]

It's great for Paolini to win this match but Donna only lost very narrowly. I feel with Donna! It must hurt bad! We love you!

[@stephenroger4527]

tibreak was crazy close,it was 4-4.5-5.6-6..7-7.8-8.then paolini got break

[@AbraXas-bi9ux]

the emotions must have been cazy. those two ladies gave us a fantastic show. longest semifinal ever in Wimbledon. thx both Donna and Jasmine

[@PromiseSeedcdcinc]

Good match, best I have seen in a long time. Donna you can beat anyone! Today was not your day but you proved you can do it. Keep up the good work.

[@boxerseed]

Donna is a great champion and a wonderful human being. All the best for her from an Italian.

[@Krishnasaish1]

You held yourself great, you are a tough spirited person. This loss hurts, but we are proud of you and your fight. Keep going Donna!

[@Maki-mx3xy]

Nevjerojatan meč, emitivno i fizički iscrpljujuće, obje su grizle.Dona naša 🌟 ostavila je i srce i dušu na terenu. Budi ponosna jer mi jesmo. Srce ko kuća ponos do neba. Idemo dalje još jače💪💪💪🥰🥰💓💓🇭🇷🇭🇷

[@call_in_sick]

She played amazing tennis be proud Donna ❤

[@andrewward8460]

Donna is a beautiful young lady who is a credit to the game and herself 😢❤.

[@alisapetrovic2566]

Serbia is with you, you are a fighter, don't give up!

[@alexcro4769]

Thnx sister NOVAK will show them again tomorrow GOOOOODNIIIIGHT 😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrewb8235]

​@@alexcro4769Who's "them"? Are you okay?

[@alexcro4769]

@@andrewb8235 GOOOOODNIIIIGHT

[@andrewb8235]

​​@@alexcro4769It's not night here. Why are you so angry? I wonder why Italians are so much more beloved across the world? Maybe it's because they have a humane culture of love. They don't get angry and vindictive when their players lose. Note all the Italians in the comments expressing sympathy for Donna, but you want to GET the Italians. Maybe you shouldn't be so bellicose.

[@wizarian]

@@andrewb8235 I'm Italian and I am really sorry for Donna Vekic, and I know the feeling of being heartbroken, after all that happened with Sinner vs Medvedev. All this nonsense of national pride and revenge can stay out of sport, and leave it to right wing supporters.

[@davidpunfield3946]

Amazing courage to push herself through the pain . Her racquet speed had slowed in the third set and to almost win it carrying an injury - full of admiration.

[@markbougourd7379]

❤Donna I understand how you feel and words cannot explain your loss . Be strong 💪 you are a Winner 🏆 and be very proud of your achievement at this year Wimbledon Championships 2024. Your Team are so correct Donna ❤

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@markbougourd7379 You understand her loss? Did someone die? She just earned £750,000! She needs to fix up. It’s embarrassing!

[@jorgeemilioromeo6881]

Donna toller Spieler,immer an deiner Seite,das nachste Mal wird...

[@jschan2629]

All my respect to Donna, such a fighter with so much resilience under tough situation. Both ladies deserve to win.

[@karina.kagramanova]

I feel so bad for her. So sorry for her. Sport is so tough. Even though I also like Paolini. But I wanted Donna to win for some reason. They both were fighting till the end.

[@donnafielder6027]

Donna played unbelievable & I was plugging for you! I haven’t seen you play at this level in many years & you will have the opportunity again! Take a break & clear your head & get back on the courts again & start working again! They’re the Olympics don’t forget? Donna you’re a better player than years before hold on to that be proud of your Wimbledon Tournament it was fantastic 👍👏

[@Viktorprj19]

i'm a Paolini fan but this is so heartbreaking to watch..i cannot imagine how bad she's feeling right now, sport sometimes is so brutal but try to move on as fast as you can young lady and you'll have your trophy someday! Your journey at wimbledon was amazing anyway and you must be proud of yourself ! much love Donna ❤❤

[@je7887]

Donna, you are a true grit player and this was worthy of a final. You must have had so much pain to deal with. Next year you will win!

[@chrismpa4382]

I feel for her... My WTA celebrity crush 😢😢

[@josefamerpelua3544]

❤ Don't be sad more days to come and u will get what u wanted .you did great job.

[@collinsfemmville1067]

I've never really been a Vekic fan but she won the heart of another fan today! I was rooting for her and every point feels like I was in the match myself ! Keep going Girl, Great things ahead of you! Just a tough customer today but next time pls do not tell your box to shut up, feel then in and stay strong till the end , Many chances came and gone in the thirs set! No wonder is the longhest women tennis match in Wimbledon! My heart goes to vekic for the first time that I am even emotional !

[@crazycatpetera1404]

The way she saved both of those match points was phenomenal - so brave! Both times she hit to the lines and actually saved them rather that hoping for Paolini to miss. She’s still only just turned 28 and as Paolini also shows, everyone progresses at different rates. Her physicality let her down in the end, hopefully she can use this as motivation to refine her physicality and bring for the rest of the year. I can see her winning this title eventually.

[@warsaw012]

Donna, you were great tonight. ❤

[@ivanacvrtila4097]

BRAVO DONNA. INCREDIBLE FIGHT.

[@SpeakPlainly]

She is one of the best in the world, and on grass probably top 5. I understand the tears, but she has nothing to be ashamed of. She got down today!

[@pawshands9706]

The match was a grueling battle, but Jasmine help her own and fought like a tiger. Both players were exquisite 🎉🎉🎉

[@marcotedeschi5340]

Poor Donna! Donna cry u are so beautiful...in the next future u can win,stay strong 💪and good luck from 🇮🇹

[@andrewb8235]

Compare the above comment from an Italian to the top comment from a Serb and Croat: "Novak will SHOW them [sic] tomorrow 😂" Very different cultures. Tutto il mondo ama gli Italiani. Non cambiare mai. Tough luck Donna. Love the upward trajectory you're on. ❤

[@plp666]

What a tough presser to watch ❤😢 am so sad right now and crushed for Donna. She is so devastated

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@plp666 Devastated?😂

[@djordjenikolic9059]

And now she is into Olympics semis after surviving a match similar to this one against Paolini 💪💪💪💪

[@hiwayman981]

Bravo to Donna for a tournament well played. When she finally held for 6-6 in the third set, I literally said out loud that she'd already won...not that the tie-break was hers to lose, but because I felt like she played so well under adverse conditions (tired, hurt), and because she did not play against herself, as has been the case in the past, but just against her opponent. She saved a couple of match points, and forced the deciding tie-breaker, at which time she played to a point where the result could have gone for either woman; she did not beat herself. That is the victory for Donna Vekic for today.

[@leesy8405]

Win or Lose... we still love you 🥎🥎🥎 Please rest well and don't be too hard on yourself, especially on court.

[@zeejimi4044]

Lovely girl ! Great sportsmanship ! Her time will come ! 👍❤️👍

[@coreyap1]

Painful to watch. She clearly left it all out there. Such a dignified woman.

[@khanyingosi9229]

So sorry Donna ❤, I know how you feel, sorry dearest ❤️ she, snatched it from your hands 💔

[@orlandonecesito4904]

It was a good game for the fans of tennis. Thank you ladies.

[@aristoteles2797]

you have the game,the power and everything to make it next year!

[@EdwardMaz]

Nothing to be sad about, you played s great match, soo many people are supporting you and cheering for you, you definitely will be one to watch at the U.S open. Next time the tears will be for winning your next championship.

[@andreagirolami6869]

In the final tiebreak on the score of 8 all the last two points were two missed forehands by Donna. I can't say if these were unforced or forced errors, but She striked them with all the power, courage and grit that has distinguished her entire career. So now I really hope She can have another chance to get to the final and win this tournament, in my opinion it would be a real fairytale.

[@stephenroger4527]

i dont think she can repeat this next year.

[@alexcro4769]

@@stephenroger4527 I think she can even better

[@donnafielder6027]

@@andreagirolami6869 yes Donna can come back & win Wimbledon 👏

[@alfydarkdeadly]

She had so many chances to have full control of this match. Jasmin saved so many break points throughout. Then it started to get close and they started playing equally. But she literally had to take 1 or 2 of these chances to break the game wide open

[@annacochetti6280]

For sure she feels sorry now, but this match has made history and she will be proud to be one of the contenders, I am sure!

[@denisebarron5501]

Tough match today Donna - you both played so well. There is always next time!

[@felicetesta6167]

I am italian and of course i am very happy for Jasmine but i feel so sorry for her , and i really wish her to win next slam.

[@bcuser2]

If Stan was the Man , Donna is the Donna

[@dlove2830]

That ish is HARD. She was hurt physically and psychologically. But she is a terrific tennis player, with a fantastic drop shot and powerful serve.

[@Mike-nk5db]

Donna, great wins only happen because there are great opponents. "The sun will come out tomorrow" and "It's only a day away". See you in the next Grand Slam.

[@janetdejesus2539]

Las dos fueron una guerreras y se merecían estar en una final; la diferencia fue tan ínfima que ese 2 de se los pudo llevar cualquiera de las dos, esta vez fue una, en otra serás tú. Esto te hará más fuerte para tu futuro. Adelante!

[@TTykwer]

This was the best match I watched on the women's side (probably the men's side too). It was edge-of-your-seat tennis court drama. It was all guts. True competitive fighting spirit till the end from both Vekic and Paolini.

[@sarahchalfy8024]

Donna gave us one of the greatest womens' matches in Wimbledon history! My heart bleeds for her. She fought so hard. I am so inspired by her, and I hope she knows that she has given us all a great gift. I'm so sorry she had to suffer for it. Love you Donna!

[@jefersonmatos5834]

Apesar de nao ter vencido a donna foi fantastica pois nao esperava que ela iria aguentar jogar o terceiro set do jeito que ela jogou com tanta raça .

[@boomerang105]

Hi, today the mentality made the difference, Jasmine fights, but she also has fun, Vekic is too strict with herself, first the pleasure and emotion of playing... yes happy, you're playing in a semi-final equal, have fun!!!

[@crazycatpetera1404]

I disagree. Mentally she matched her all the way - how she saved those two match points was so incredibly brave. Her physicality is what let her down.

[@crazycatpetera1404]

She was so tough today.. and the Wimbledon crowd (and I say this as a Brit) are so fickle.. they obsessively support anyone jumping around and smiling like they’re the best human being on the planet and always go against fiery players like they’re awful people 😂 and it’s so pathetic. They’re just passionate and want it so badly - they’ve been working their entire life for it. She did so well considering the majority of the crowd were against her. She only lost due to physicality in the end, mentally she was there all the way and actually the braver of the two.. the way she saved both match points was almost more impressive in my eyes.. hopefully she can use this as motivation to refine her physicality so that she can win this title one day.

[@meph320]

I would say the British fans mainly support the underdog, but I think the support was pretty balanced. Both of them gave their all out there. Jasmine was passionate & smiley because that's her character and Donna was also passionate but intense. We will never really know if she would have won if she was feeling physically okay. It's a shame there is only one winner. It was a joy to watch.

[@lesrinewhitby4653]

So you’re mad because Jasmine was smiling? I prefer smiles than tears.

[@crazycatpetera1404]

@@lesrinewhitby4653 read my comment properly before responding you clown 🤡😂

[@crazycatpetera1404]

@@meph320 I disagree. Jasmine was seeded 7th and the majority of the support was with her, same applies for Jabeur.

[@mirkom1312]

@@crazycatpetera1404 If the majority of the public supported her, there must be a reason, right? or is it now a fault to be smiling and number 7 in the world?

[@sonicmoj1]

Just imagine how tough this was just to get to her first GS final and to think that Djokovic did this 24 times in a best of 5 is unworldly what these athletes have to put up with (mental strength, physical condition, diet, training, etc). Just amazing.

[@dellaroggia]

Beautiful woman in all senses, just amazing player ❤❤❤

[@cristianocorrias9879]

So sad to see a beautiful woman crying. Enduring all that pain e losing fo 2 points.

[@norbertmaes6083]

Donna 😢❤

[@William4376]

There can only be one winner to the final. Devastated Vekic as this was her chance of a lifetime. Get strong, regroup n come back for Olympics n US Open !

[@philipcross8121]

I was so gutted Vekic lost! Paolini is fantastic and her emergence has been incredible but I always remember Vekic losing an epic contest to Johanna Konta (also at Wimbledon) back in 2017, I think. She lost it 10-8 in the final set- this was before the advent of match tie-breaks at 6-6. My abiding memory of that match was a devastated Vekic crying on the shoulder of a consoling Konta right at the end (they are good friends). It feels like history is repeating itself for poor Vekic. This interview was hard to watch. Vekic still has the Olympics and certainly the US Open this year. She can still win a major, for sure.

[@JoseGonzalez-rk3gg]

Eres buenisima animogrande

[@lbcandide]

My heart breaks for her

[@Marekxyzz]

DONA Gratulacje 👋👋👋 dałaś z siebie wszystko brawa 👋👋👋🎈🎾🎈🎾🎈🎾🎈🎾🎈🖐️😎🇵🇱

[@cainsmale5988]

Donna actually won more games .. what can you say .. sport can be crushingly cruel .. I personally don't think one was better than the other . A titanic tennis match that was

[@juismac]

Donna won more games and more points. I think she deserved to win the match but Paolini is such a fighter to the end. A great effort but yes it’s definitely a cruel blow to be so close to your first GS final at 28. Hopefully she’ll have that opportunity again but this was a great chance with the top seeds gone.

[@cainsmale5988]

@@juismac yes I agree .. the best player doesn't always win sadly .. hopefully we see Donna playing again soon

[@JMaxwell1000]

Vekic is a great player. She'll soon be Wimbledon champion for sure. And congrats to Jasmine.

[@midhetadapo2506]

D4AGA DONA,OVO JE VELIKI USPJEH ZA TEBE.MORAS PORADITI NA EMOCIJAMA DA SE NE VIDE NA TVOME LICU.I FEDERER JE RADIO NA TOME I USPIO.PAOLINI JE POMILOVALA SRECA,.CESTITAMO JOJ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gianpietrodangelo3844]

PAOLINI JE POMILOVALA SRECA? SHIT!

[@vitmas8949]

ako kažeš da je Jasmine samo imala sreće to znači da se ne razumiješ u tenis i sport. Može se dogoditi da ponekad oba igrača zaslužuju pobjedu, ali na kraju samo jedan može pobijediti.

[@itsmeforsure5475]

She should be happy with the success she had at this tournament. Watch the match, see what you could have done better and battle on. Being top 4 in the world does not suck.

[@iLoved-iPhone]

Gotta feel for her... DAMN!!! to save 3 MP... Fought hard the whole tournament. Gutted!

[@ollieollie5512]

Donna you was the better player and shou have won in 2 sets

[@theoverlord1925]

Semi final at Wimbledon is still a great achievement .

[@lisacox1480]

Donna you were the better player I wanted you both to get the win!

[@ebrutuncay6181]

She was amazing today even if she lost

[@hohepateika1]

Amazing tennis from both players. A shame there can only be one winner. Loving this generation of women's tennis players.

[@JasonBlakemoregoogle]

🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@damianofrancesconi1725]

"There is no defeat. Either you win, or you learn" Nelson Mandela  

[@MrMjolnir69]

Terrific tennis girls. Playing like a practice match. Free hitting. Lovely style, approach, no grunt wasted energy.. Tribute to the tour. Youll both win the big events. JP after French on Grass feeling the same Magick. It could be your time. Ex Pro.

[@charlottecolon6704]

Great match!

[@Gianni-s9r]

Mai visto una donna che ha guadagnato in un giorno tanto denaro , che sta bene in salute...così abbattuta ! ...che venisse a vivere qui in Ucraina per qualche tempo ed imparerebbe molto dalla vita !

[@tigremalasia3058]

Donna Vekic ❤💪💪💪

[@alexcro4769]

DONNA ❤❤❤ 💪💪💪💪

[@HavingSaidThat1]

What a fighter!

[@nena273]

Ponosni smo❤

[@caroline9565]

So sad for her because she’s a good player and it’s hard making it this far and not moving forward. Congrats to the lower rank players who are playing lights out tennis. Higher player are not playing according to their ranks!

[@unicounici3772]

But now you have to explain to us how you can say that today one of the two tennis players was much stronger than the other if the match lasted almost three hours and was almost always in the balance around a point made by one or the other.

[@danhansen9340]

She's right ,she had a lot of chances and she should have won the match, not taking anything away from Paolini. I'd like to see her win in the finally.

[@donatellagizzarelli4506]

In martches like this it's just a shame that it's not possible to share victory..

[@kingston4313]

Man, what a chance that might not happen again. How often do you get iga, elena and sabalenka not bejng in deep in the tournament

[@westonmeyer3110]

Rybakina isn’t going anywhere until she changes A LOT of things about her style of play.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

She’s got to Wimbledon semi’s. She’s behaving like someone died. Cheer up girl, you just earned £750,000 it’s not that bad!!

[@lesrinewhitby4653]

She needs to compose herself, it’s downright embarrassing.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@lesrinewhitby4653 Almost as embarrassing as some of the comments on this video. Narcissism is celebrated nowadays.

[@S80-r1o]

I mean she didn’t lose to a real player like Sabs, Iga, Penko, Rybakina, Ons, even Shneider, I would literally quit tennis if I was her, gifting that annoying scrub a ticket to the finals

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@S80-r1o Real player? Pasolini is seeded 7th! Vekic isn’t even seeded. How can you fall into a self obsessed trauma after earning £750,000 losing to a much higher ranked player?

[@daviemcf]

It was a shame about Donna's arm otherwise she would've won it no bother. I hope she's back next year fully fit. ❤

[@robyfiorili]

It's lovely whe she's referring to Jasmine by name, nor "she" or "Paolini". It's player's sisterhood and friendship

[@S80-r1o]

She doesn’t even follow that scrub back on social media

[@robyfiorili]

@@S80-r1o Sooo relevant 😂 Seriously, yours is just gossip, as even the term "scrub" shows.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@S80-r1o Social media? Are you 12 years old?🙄

[@sky0007fall]

I was expecting a Donna Vekic vs Elena Rybakina final. Now both my favourites are out. I have no interest in watching the finals.

[@creativestudio101]

I wanted her to win, though I like Paolini too... But she totally blew it with all those damn dropshots. She could have, and should have wrapped this match in straight sets, but no, all those god-awful dropshots kept Paolini in the match. Terrible strategy.. when you are a shotmaker and are dominating the match that way, keep doing the same damn thing!!!! For the love of God...

[@charliedameliodunkinfanpag6462]

Donna was at the edge of pain..hand..knee .leave her alone😮

[@vladimirefremov1147]

I do not know whether it was deliberate or accidental but there were several outs stated by line empires as good balls especially during the Jasmine's serves. In such close matchup it is decisive. Donna tried hers best but it was not enough.

[@marcusbrsp]

Donna vek ner sig.

[@p-medical3012]

It was obvious to me that she was suffering alot of pain and not being nervous or something, but somehow , the professional commentators in the channel I watched- could not figure it out...

[@poussinhamzah4013]

I am so sorry that someone had to lose. I thought Donna would make the finals....

[@Marsi-811]

Brutal loss as it was anyone’s match until the very end.

[@pureb7235]

She needs to stop being so negative and so hard on herself. It really affects her game when she's on court.

[@darkblack7317]

Little paolini whooped that ass😂

[@mass65spa]

Questa tennista ha giocato come fosse stata l'ultima partita della sua vita, con una forza incredibile, sembrava una versione femminile di Alcaraz.

[@hoisinbreath7880]

Nice fight Donna. Paolini for the win !🇮🇹

[@martacccc689]

Yeah love her positivity