Donna Vekic defeated Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6–4, 6–0 in the semi-final of the Olympic Games on clay on 1 August 2024. Vekic's performance was commanding, particularly in the second set, where she conceded no games to advance to the final. Schmiedlova, seeded lower in the draw, could not sustain the level required against her opponent's dominant tennis. The Croatian's comprehensive victory demonstrated her readiness for the gold-medal match and marked a significant achievement at the Games. Vekic now faces the winner of the other semi-final with momentum firmly on her side.