Career Timeline of Lulu Sun: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Lulu Sun, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Lulu Sun is a professional tennis player from New Zealand. As of August 2024, she achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 41 by the WTA. Her highest doubles ranking is No. 190, which she reached in February 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Phenomena Radovcic's Retirement

In 2016, Lulu Sun's sister Phenomena Radovcic retired from professional tennis tournaments.

2018: Australian Open and Wimbledon Junior Participation

In 2018, Lulu Sun represented Switzerland as a junior, finishing runner-up with Violet Apisah in the Australian Open girls' doubles. She also played under the New Zealand flag at junior Wimbledon that year, losing in the second round in singles and the first round in doubles.

2020: College Tennis Season Begins

In 2020, Lulu Sun started playing college tennis for the Texas Longhorns.

2021: NCAA Tournament Win

In 2021, Lulu Sun won the championship-clinching match for the Texas Longhorns to beat Pepperdine 4–3 in the final of the NCAA tournament. Sun and Kylie Collins reached the final of the NCAA doubles tournament.

May 2022: First ITF Title and WTA Tour Debut

In May 2022, Lulu Sun won her first big ITF title at the Saint-Gaudens Open, partnering with Fernanda Contreras in doubles. She made her WTA Tour main-draw debut at the Morocco Open two days later, where she received a wildcard into the singles draw.

June 2024: Top 125 Ranking Achieved

On June 17, 2024, Lulu Sun reached the top 125 in tennis rankings.

August 2024: Career-High Singles Ranking

In August 2024, Lulu Sun achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 41 by the WTA.

August 2024: WTA 500 Monterrey Open Final and Top 41 Ranking

In August 2024, Lulu Sun reached her first WTA Tour-level final at the newly upgraded WTA 500 Monterrey Open, with wins over several players. She lost the final to Linda Nosková, but as a result, she reached world No. 41 on August 26, 2024, and the top 40 two weeks later.

2024: 2024 Wimbledon Championships Debut and Quarterfinal

In 2024, Lulu Sun qualified for the Wimbledon Championships, upsetting Zheng Qinwen in the first round. She reached the quarterfinals, becoming the first New Zealand woman to reach that stage at Wimbledon in the Open Era. She also represented New Zealand at the 2024 Olympics in singles and doubles.

2024: US Open Retirement and Season End

In 2024, Lulu Sun retired from the US Open due to a hip injury. She returned at the China Open but lost in the first round, then withdrew from the Hong Kong Tennis Open, ending her 2024 season.

February 2025: Best Doubles Ranking

In February 2025, Lulu Sun reached her best doubles ranking of No. 190.

2025: First Win of the 2025 Season

In 2025, Lulu Sun secured her first win of the year at the Abu Dhabi Open, overcoming Caroline Garcia. She lost to Leylah Fernandez in the second round.