Strong Is Beautiful
Francesca Schiavone

Ajla Tomljanovic

Cro
Residence: Boca Raton, FL, USA
DOB: May 7, 1993
Birthplace: Zagreb, Croatia
Height: 5' 11" (1.80 m)
Weight: 148 lbs. (67 kg)
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Status: Pro (December 2009)
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2007 - Played first event of career at ITF/Zagreb 2-CRO.

2008 - Continued to play on ITF Circuit.

2009 - Played first WTA main draw at Indian Wells, falling 1r (as WC); won one doubles title on ITF Circuit.

2010 - Reached 2r once; fell 1r twice (incl. Miami - l. to Shvedova 67(1) 76(3) 75; held 4mp at 5-4 third set) and in qualifying seven times (incl. Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open); won one singles title on ITF Circuit.

2011 - Reached 2r once; fell 1r four times and in qualifying six times (incl. all four majors); won two singles titles and two doubles titles on ITF Circuit.
SINGLES
Winner: 2011 - ITF/Clearwater-USA, ITF/Grado-ITA; 2010 - ITF/Plantation-USA.

DOUBLES
Winner: 2011 - ITF/Bayamon-PUR (w/Simmonds), ITF/Phoenix-USA (w/Hampton); 2009 - ITF/Zagreb-CRO (w/Martic).
Coached by John Evert, Fernando Martinez and father, Ratko ... Mother is Emina; sister is Hana ... Started playing tennis at age 7 (introduced by sister) ... Favorite shot is backhand; favorite surface is hardcourt ... Speaks Croatian, English, German ... Favorite movie is The Hangover; favorite actor is Robert Pattinson ... Favorite type of music is hip hop; favorite artist is Beyonce ... Also enjoys watching basketball and football, shopping ... Favorite city to visit is Charlotte, North Carolina (family) ... Pet peeve is sitting next to father on the plane ... Most memorable tennis experience was first time on court with Chris Evert ... Goal is to be No.1.