History of Lisa Zaar in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 19, 2026

Lisa Zaar is a professional Swedish tennis player recognized for her competitive career within the International Tennis Federation (ITF) circuit. She played collegiate tennis for Pepperdine University in the United States, where she achieved notable success, earning All-American honors and contributing significantly to the team's performance in the NCAA championships. Known for her tactical gameplay and resilience on the court, Zaar transitioned from a strong collegiate career to professional competition. Her journey reflects a blend of academic dedication and athletic excellence, positioning her as a developing talent in the global tennis community. Zaar continues to compete in professional tournaments, striving to improve her international ranking and gain experience against top-tier opponents.

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April 2000: Birth of Lisa Zaar

Lisa Zaar, who would go on to become a professional Swedish tennis player, was born in April 2000.

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2019: Enrollment at Pepperdine University

In 2019, Lisa Zaar began her academic studies at Pepperdine University located in Malibu, California, where she also joined the Pepperdine Waves tennis team.

2019: Named Young Child of the Year by Royal Lawn Tennis Club

In 2019, Lisa Zaar received recognition as the young child of the year from the Royal Lawn Tennis Club in Sweden for her achievements and involvement in tennis.

October 2023: ITF W15 Doubles Championship Victory

In October 2023, Lisa Zaar achieved a doubles championship win alongside her partner Caijsa Hennemann at the ITF W15 tournament located in Näsbypark.

October 2024: ITF W15 Täby Champion

In October 2024, Lisa Zaar achieved a double victory by winning both the singles and doubles titles at the ITF W15 tournament located in Täby.

November 2024: First major ITF W50 tournament victory at Sëlva Gardena

In November 2024, Lisa Zaar achieved a significant career milestone by winning her first major ITF W50 tournament in Sëlva Gardena, Italy, alongside her doubles partner Martyna Kubka after defeating the team of Carolina Kuhl and Mia Ristić in the final.

2024: Final Season with Pepperdine Waves

In 2024, Lisa Zaar concluded her collegiate tennis career by playing her final season for the Pepperdine Waves.

November 2025: Career-best WTA doubles ranking

Lisa Zaar achieved a career-high ranking of 168 in doubles on November 24, 2025.

May 2026: Career-high WTA singles ranking

In May 2026, Lisa Zaar reached her career-best singles ranking of 335 on the WTA tour.

2026: WTA Tour Main-Draw Debut

In 2026, Lisa Zaar achieved a career milestone by making her first-ever main-draw appearance at the Morocco Open as a qualifier, though she was defeated in the first round by Jéssica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets.