Vekić, who entered the main draw as a “lucky loser" after losing in qualifying, secured her fifth career title in what was her 15th WTA final, ending a title drought that had lasted since Monterrey in 2023.
The victory will see Vekić climb 44 places in the WTA rankings, returning as Croatia’s highest-ranked female player. From Monday, she will be ranked 32nd in the world, one place behind Raducanu, who is set to rise 11 positions.