Ajla Tomljanovic

format_quote I think it's always going to be a learning process for me. It never comes easily. But it's definitely so worth it when I do get it right because even when I'm playing well, I'm always ready for anything. I'm just learning how to relax and stay competitive, but without having that added pressure from myself because it can be a curse a little bit. I'm happy that I still want it as much as I do because it's what keeps me going.

stars  Her pet peeve is loud chewing.

stars  A polyglot, she is fluent in Croatian, English, and German.

stars  The 2022 Wimbledon Championships brought a rather remarkable sense of déjà vu for Ajla. Unseeded, just like in the 2021 edition of the tournament, she made it to the quarter-final stage again where she was again defeated by the eventual champion – Elena Rybakina.

stars  At the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, she reached the quarter-final of the singles event of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career. Her run was ended there by compatriot, the top seed, and eventual champion, Ashleigh Barty.

stars  However, she was forced to retire midway through the next match due to a right shoulder injury. Although the rest of her season was plagued by injuries, she managed to end it ranked 151st in the world.