“I’m feeling good on the court, translating what I've been doing really well in practice into matches. Even though I'm coming out really nervous, because I want to do really well, still being able to weather the nerves ... is really important for me going forward.”
— Ajla Tomljanovic, 21 Jan 2020
» Tomljanovic powers into Australian Open second round
On court
- started playing tennis at age seven
- favourite shot is backhand and favourite surface is hard
- trained during her teenage years at the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida
- best tennis memory was her first experience on court with Chris Evert
- career goal is to be ranked No.1 in the world
- upset No.3 seed Agnieszka Radwanska en route to the fourth round at Roland Garros in 2014
- reached first career WTA final in Pattaya City, Thailand in 2015
- missed most of 2016 with a shoulder injury; made a triumphant return in 2017 with an upset win over World No.13 Elena Vesnina at the Miami Open
Off court
- speaks Croatian, English and German
- family includes father Ratko, mother Emina and sister Hana
- also has family in the United States; favourite city to visit is Charlotte, North Carolina, where they live
- favorite movie is The Hangover and favourite actor is Robert Pattinson
- enjoys watching other sports including basketball and football
- enjoys hip hop music; Beyonce is her favourite artist
Year-end rankings history
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2017 | 151 |
| 2016 | 937 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2012 | 453 |
| 2011 | 145 |
| 2010 | 157 |
| 2009 | 353 |
| 2008 | 973 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2013 Dothan ITF
2011 Clearwater ITF, Grado ITF
2010 Plantation ITF
Finals
2018 Rabat WTA, Seoul WTA
2017 Sacramento ITF
2015 Pattaya City WTA
2013 Innsbrook ITF, Midland ITF, Macon ITF, Merida 3 ITF
2011 Jackson ITF
2010 Pelham ITF, Prague ITF
2009 Puebla ITF
Ajla Tomljanovic in the news
Aussie women: Success breeding success
8 March, 2020
While Ash Barty thrives at world No.1, the camaraderie among Australia’s top players provides another reason to celebrate on International Women’s Day.
Read moreWhile Ash Barty thrives at world No.1, the camaraderie among Australia’s top players provides another reason to celebrate on International Women’s Day.
Barty into Doha quarterfinals
26 February, 2020
Ash Barty is the first through to the WTA Doha quarterfinals after opponent Elena Rybakina withdrew from the tournament ahead of their third-round clash.
Read moreAsh Barty is the first through to the WTA Doha quarterfinals after opponent Elena Rybakina withdrew from the tournament ahead of their third-round clash.
Tomljanovic beats Hon at Qatar Open
24 February, 2020
Australian No.2 Ajla Tomljanovic beats compatriot Priscilla Hon at the Qatar Open.
Read moreAustralian No.2 Ajla Tomljanovic beats compatriot Priscilla Hon at the Qatar Open.
Tomljanovic beaten in St Petersburg
13 February, 2020
Ajla Tomljanovic falls in the second round of the WTA event in St Petersburg, yet several other Aussies remain alive at tournaments around the globe.
Read moreAjla Tomljanovic falls in the second round of the WTA event in St Petersburg, yet several other Aussies remain alive at tournaments around the globe.
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