“I’ve been working hard and I was ready today.”
— Aleksandar Vukic, 1 Jan 2019
» Vukic safely through in Playford
On court
- Played college tennis for University of Illinois; graduated with a finance degree
- Won first professional title at the ITF Futures event in Champaign, USA in July 2017
- Qualified for the Sydney International in 2018, marking the first time he played an ATP main draw
- Would love to reach the top 100 and play at all the Grand Slam tournaments
Off court
- Parents are Ljiljana and Rad; introduced to tennis at age five because his older brother, Vladimir, also played
- Follows soccer and basketball in his spare time
Year-end singles ranking history
| 2018 | 458 |
| 2017 | 481 |
| 2016 | 787 |
| 2015 | 717 |
| 2014 | 1321 |
Aleksandar Vukic in the news
Kokkinakis wins in AO qualifying opener
8 January, 2019
Thanasi Kokkinakis moves to within two wins of the Australian Open main draw after seeing off Mohamed Safwat in straight sets on Tuesday.
Read moreThanasi Kokkinakis moves to within two wins of the Australian Open main draw after seeing off Mohamed Safwat in straight sets on Tuesday.
Kokkinakis, Rodionova lead Aussie charge in AO qualifying
7 January, 2019
Ten men and 12 women will represent Australia in the Australian Open 2019 qualifying events, which kick off at Melbourne Park on Tuesday 8 January.
Read moreTen men and 12 women will represent Australia in the Australian Open 2019 qualifying events, which kick off at Melbourne Park on Tuesday 8 January.
Dutra Silva to meet Moraing in Playford final
5 January, 2019
Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva continues his impressive week at the Playford ATP Challenger 90, edging past upcoming Australian Open wildcard Zhe Li of China to reach the final.
Read moreBrazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva continues his impressive week at the Playford ATP Challenger 90, edging past upcoming Australian Open wildcard Zhe Li of China to reach the final.
Vukic safely through in Playford
1 January, 2019
Sydney’s Aleks Vukic keeps Australian hopes alive with a spirited opening win at the ATP Challenger 90 in Playford.
Read moreSydney’s Aleks Vukic keeps Australian hopes alive with a spirited opening win at the ATP Challenger 90 in Playford.
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