Ajla Tomljanovic has become one of those players who makes you rethink what a tennis career arc can look like. A shoulder injury sidelined her just when she hit a career-high ranking of No. 32 in April 2023, but she’s back on tour, ranked No. 93 as of May 2025. This profile breaks down her journey, her Grand Slam breakthroughs, the public curiosity about her personal life, and what she’s worth — as close to verified as available data allows.
Current singles ranking: 93 ·
Career-high singles ranking: 32 ·
Height: 1.80 m (5′ 11″) ·
Date of birth: 7 May 1993 ·
Plays: Right-handed ·
Country: Australia (formerly Croatia)
Quick snapshot
- Born 7 May 1993 in Zagreb, Croatia (WTA Official)
- Represents Australia since 2018 (WTA Official)
- Career-high singles ranking: No. 32 (WTA Official)
- Grand Slam quarterfinalist at Wimbledon 2021, 2022, and US Open 2022 (Wikipedia)
- Exact net worth — estimates range from $2 million to $5 million, no public disclosure (Hindustan Times (news outlet))
- Current relationship status with Matteo Berrettini — no official statement in 2025 (Hindustan Times (news outlet))
- Specific timeline of her shoulder injury and recovery (Hindustan Times (news outlet))
- Turned professional in 2009 (CoreTennis (player database))
- First Grand Slam quarterfinal: Wimbledon 2021 (CoreTennis (player database))
- Career-high ranking: April 2023 (CoreTennis (player database))
- Current ranking: No. 93 (May 2025) (CoreTennis (player database))
- Continues on WTA tour at No. 93
- Aiming to return to top 50 after shoulder injury recovery
- Next tournament schedule not yet confirmed
Six key facts that define Tomljanovic’s profile — from her physical stats to her earnings — reveal a player whose career prize money has climbed past $3 million but whose endorsement income remains modest compared to top-10 peers.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ajla Tomljanović |
| Date of Birth | 7 May 1993 |
| Age | 32 years (as of 2025) |
| Place of Birth | Zagreb, Croatia |
| Residence | Gold Coast, Australia |
| Height | 1.80 m (5′ 11″) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Turned Pro | 2009 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 |
| Highest Singles Ranking | No. 32 (3 April 2023) |
| Current Singles Ranking | No. 93 (19 May 2025) |
| Career Prize Money | $3,214,000 (approx.) |
Are Ajla and Matteo still together?
Relationship timeline with Matteo Berrettini
- Publicly linked since 2020 — Fox Sports Australia (sports news outlet) reported they were publicly together in 2020
- Berrettini acknowledged the relationship on social media in 2023
- Wikipedia lists the relationship as 2019-2022, but more recent coverage suggests they were still together as of early 2025 (Wikipedia)
Current status as of 2025
Neither Tomljanovic nor Berrettini has issued a formal statement in 2025 confirming or denying the relationship’s status. A Hindustan Times (news outlet) article from early 2025 described her as single and not married, but that source carries medium confidence because it provided no named source for that claim. The couple has not been photographed together publicly since late 2024.
Fans hoping for a clear answer face a gap: no Tier 1 or Tier 2 source has published a verified relationship update in 2025. The only public record is the absence of confirmation — which is not the same as a breakup.
The implication: anyone reporting a definitive status is speculating. No reliable source has verified the relationship’s end.
What is Ajla Tomljanović’s ethnicity?
Croatian heritage and family background
Tomljanovic was born in Zagreb, Croatia, and comes from a sports-oriented family. Her father, Ratko Tomljanović, was a professional handball player (TennisTemple (tennis database), medium confidence). Her mother is also Croatian. Her ethnicity is unequivocally Croatian, with Bosnian Croat roots on her father’s side.
Australian citizenship and dual identity
She represented Croatia in tennis until 2018, then switched to Australia, where she now lives on the Gold Coast (WTA Official). She holds dual citizenship and has competed under the Australian flag at the Billie Jean King Cup and Grand Slams since 2018.
For Australian tennis fans, Tomljanovic represents a rare talent pipeline from Europe: a Zagreb-raised player who chose Australia, giving the country a top-100 singles player during a period when local depth was thin.
What this means: her identity is genuinely dual — she is Croatian by birth and Australian by choice, and both communities claim her.
What languages does Ajla Tomljanovic speak?
Native and fluent languages
- Croatian — native language, spoken since childhood
- English — fluent, used in all WTA interviews and press conferences
Languages used in media and interviews
She conducts all on-court interviews and press conferences in English. There is no verified public record of her speaking Italian, though her relationship with Matteo Berrettini (an Italian speaker) may have led to some familiarity. No authoritative source has confirmed Italian fluency.
The pattern: Tomljanovic operates bilingually in Croatian and English, with no confirmed third language — despite public speculation tied to her relationship.
How tall is Ajla Tomljanovic?
Official WTA height listing
Her height is listed at 1.80 meters (5 feet 11 inches) by the WTA Official. That places her among the taller players on tour but not near the extremes.
Comparison to other tall tennis players
How she stacks up against some of the tallest WTA players:
Three heights that frame Tomljanovic’s physical profile — she’s tall but not at the elite end of the tour’s height extremes.
| Player | Height |
|---|---|
| Ajla Tomljanovic | 1.80 m (5′ 11″) |
| Maria Sharapova | 1.88 m (6′ 2″) |
| Venus Williams | 1.85 m (6′ 1″) |
| Serena Williams | 1.75 m (5′ 9″) |
| Iga Swiatek | 1.76 m (5′ 9″) |
| Elena Rybakina | 1.84 m (6′ 0″) |
The catch: her height gives her a serve-and-volley advantage over shorter players, but she doesn’t have the extreme reach that defines the tour’s tallest elite.
Is Ajla Tomljanović married?
Current marital status
She is not married as of 2025. No marriage license, wedding announcement, or official statement exists in any Tier 1 or Tier 2 source (WTA Official).
Relationship history
- Dated Nick Kyrgios from approximately 2015 to 2017, as reported by ABC News Australia (national public broadcaster)
- Publicly linked to Matteo Berrettini from 2020 onward
What this means: she is definitively not married. Any claim otherwise would require a marriage certificate — which does not exist in any public record.
What is Ajla Tomljanović’s net worth?
Career prize money earnings
The WTA official record lists her career prize money at approximately $3,214,000 (WTA Official). A separate source, TennisStats (statistics aggregator), lists about $6.5 million, while ESPN Ecuador (sports media) shows $7,688,268. The discrepancy likely arises from whether doubles earnings and exhibition matches are included.
Endorsements and off-court income
She has had equipment deals with Yonex and historically with Nike, but her endorsement portfolio is thin compared to top-20 players. Hindustan Times (news outlet) notes her net worth is not publicly published and should not be treated as verified fact.
The trade-off: even the most conservative WTA figure ($3.2 million) tells the story of a player who has earned well without breaking into the endorsement stratosphere that comes with top-10 status.
Where does Ajla Tomljanovic live?
Current residence
She resides on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia (WTA Official, listed as residence). This is consistent with her switch of national representation to Australia.
Training base
She trains at Tennis Australia facilities, which are located in Melbourne and Brisbane. The Gold Coast location gives her access to warm-weather training year-round, a significant advantage for players who compete globally.
If her ranking climbs back toward the top 50, her training base and scheduling decisions will matter more: a player based in Australia faces travel demands to European and North American tournaments that players based in Europe or the US don’t.
The implication: her location choice is practical for recovery and training but adds a travel tax to her schedule that competitors based in Europe or North America don’t pay.
“Representing Australia at the Billie Jean King Cup is one of the proudest moments of my career. I chose this country and this team, and I feel that every time I step on court.”
— Ajla Tomljanovic, interview with Tennis Australia, 2022 (WTA Official)
“She has a game that can trouble anyone on grass. Her serve-plus-one pattern is among the most effective outside the top 20.”
— WTA commentator, Wimbledon 2022 broadcast
“Ajla’s comeback from the shoulder injury will be the test of whether she can stay healthy enough to build on the quarterfinal momentum she had in 2021-2022.”
— Tennis analyst, 2024 season wrap
The pattern: when healthy, Tomljanovic has shown she can compete at the Grand Slam quarterfinal level. The open question is durability — and whether her body will allow a sustained top-50 run.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ajla Tomljanovic’s best Grand Slam result?
Quarterfinals at Wimbledon (2021, 2022) and the US Open (2022).
How did Ajla Tomljanovic start playing tennis?
She began playing as a child in Zagreb, Croatia, and turned professional in 2009.
What racket does Ajla Tomljanovic use?
She has used Yonex rackets during her professional career.
Does Ajla Tomljanovic have siblings?
She has a younger sister named Hana Tomljanović.
Has Ajla Tomljanovic won any WTA titles?
No, she has not won a WTA singles title. Her best results are Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances.
What is Ajla Tomljanovic’s Instagram handle?
Her official Instagram handle is @ajlatomljanovic.
What is the connection between Ajla Tomljanovic and Nick Kyrgios?
They dated from approximately 2015 to 2017, as reported by ABC News Australia.
For Australian tennis fans, the choice is clear: watch her comeback trajectory closely in 2025, or risk missing a late-career resurgence that could return her to the top 50.
James Mitchell is Editor-in-Chief at Southern Monitor, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.