Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ajla Tomljanović

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ajla Tomljanović made an impact.

Ajla Tomljanović is an Australian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 32 in April 2023. She also reached No. 47 in doubles in 2015. Tomljanović has won four singles and three doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. Notably, in November 2023, she secured her first WTA 125 tournament victory in Florianópolis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 2008: First Professional ITF Circuit Event

In October 2008, Ajla Tomljanović played her first professional ITF Circuit event in Mexico City, losing to Estefanía Craciún in the semifinals.

January 2009: ITF Event in Boca Raton

In January 2009, Ajla Tomljanović qualified for the ITF event in Boca Raton, Florida, where she lost to Heidi El Tabakh in the second round.

March 2009: High Junior Ranking

On March 30, 2009, Ajla Tomljanović reached a combined career-high junior ranking of world No. 4.

May 2009: First ITF Doubles Title

On May 10, 2009, Ajla Tomljanović won her first ITF doubles title in Zagreb, partnering with Petra Martić.

2009: Australian Open Girls' Doubles Title

In 2009, Ajla Tomljanović won the Australian Open girls' doubles title with Christina McHale, defeating Aleksandra Krunić and Sandra Zaniewska in the final.

2010: upsetting Francesca Schiavone at the French Open

In 2010, Ajla upset Francesca Schiavone at the French Open

2012: Wimbledon Second Round Loss

At Wimbledon in 2012, Ajla Tomljanović lost in the second round to 13th seed Agnieszka Radwańska.

2014: Competes for Australia at the US Open

In 2014, Ajla Tomljanović began competing for Australia at the US Open after obtaining permanent residency, though she was required to represent Croatia at non-Grand Slam events for the subsequent four years.

January 2015: Peak Doubles Ranking

In January 2015, Ajla Tomljanović peaked at No. 47 in the doubles rankings.

2015: Brisbane International Win Against Jelena Janković

In 2015, Ajla Tomljanović started the season at the Brisbane International as a wildcard and defeated former world No. 1 Jelena Janković in the first round, marking the biggest win of her career at the time.

2016: Charleston Open Third Round Loss

At the Charleston Open in 2016, seeded 14th, Ajla Tomljanović lost in the third round to top seed Sloane Stephens.

2016: US Open First Round Loss

At the US Open in 2016, Ajla Tomljanović lost in the first round to 17th seed Angelique Kerber.

2017: Italian Open

In 2017, Tomljanović was defeated in the second round by 2017 French Open champion Jeļena Ostapenko in the Italian Open

January 2018: Granted Australian Citizenship

In January 2018, Ajla Tomljanović was granted Australian citizenship, enabling her to represent the country at all events on the WTA Tour.

January 2018: Australian Citizenship Approved

In January 2018, Ajla Tomljanović's application for Australian citizenship was approved, allowing her to represent Australia at WTA Tour events and in the Fed Cup.

April 2019: Career-High Ranking

As a result of her performance, Ajla Tomljanović reached a career-high ranking of No. 39 on April 1, 2019.

2020: Australian Open Second Round Loss

At the Australian Open in 2020, Ajla Tomljanović lost in the second round to eventual finalist Garbiñe Muguruza.

2020: World TeamTennis Debut

In 2020, Ajla Tomljanović made her World TeamTennis debut with the Vegas Rollers during the WTT season played at The Greenbrier.

2021: Australian Open Second Round Loss

At the Australian Open in 2021, Ajla Tomljanović lost in the second round to second seed Simona Halep.

2022: Australian Open First Round Exit

In 2022, Ajla Tomljanović entered the Australian Open ranked world No. 43 but lost in the first round to Paula Badosa.

January 13, 2023: Break Point Premieres on Netflix

On January 13, 2023, Ajla Tomljanović appeared in the tennis docuseries "Break Point", which premiered on Netflix.

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April 2023: Career-High Ranking Despite Hiatus

Despite a hiatus due to a knee injury, Ajla Tomljanović reached a career-high ranking of world No. 32 on April 3, 2023.

April 2023: Career-High Singles Ranking

In April 2023, Ajla Tomljanović reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 32.

November 2023: First WTA 125 Tournament Win

In November 2023, Ajla Tomljanović won her first WTA 125 tournament, held in Florianópolis.

2023: United Cup Withdrawal

In 2023, Ajla Tomljanović withdrew from her scheduled matches at the United Cup due to a knee injury.

2024: 2024 Tennis Season

In 2024, Ajla Tomljanović made the semifinals at the Morocco Open but retired due to illness. She lost in the second round of the French Open to Jasmine Paolini and suffered a first-round exit at Wimbledon.

2024: Summer Olympics Appearance

In 2024, Ajla Tomljanović represented Australia in both singles and doubles events at the Summer Olympics. She was eliminated by Coco Gauff in the opening round in the singles. In doubles, she and her partner Olivia Gadecki lost to eventual silver medalists Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider.