Personal

Coached by Zeljko Krajan
Mother is Romana (a florist); father is Vojko (bar owner); flower shop and bar are attached to their house so work from home
Family has many pets and Polona's favorite is Roxi (Jack Russell Terrier)
Started playing tennis at age 4, favorite shot is forehand; favorite surface is clay
Initially trained in Slovenia but moved to Italy at age 14 and trained there before turning pro. Speaks Slovenian, English and Italian
Favorite movies are the Godfather trilogy; enjoys rock and pop music; adores sushi; enjoys snowboarding
Admires Justine Henin for her game, attitude and giving back to the sport
Goal is to reach Top 10

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Winner (3): 2019 - Lugano; 2012 - Bastad; 2011 - Bastad.
Finalist (3): 2018 - Istanbul; 2016 - 125/Bol; 2011 - Palermo; 2010 - Acapulco.

DOUBLES
Winner (2): 2010 - Acapulco (w/Strycova), Seoul (w/Goerges).
Finalist (1): 2008 - Istanbul (w/Erakovic).

ADDITIONAL
Slovenian Fed Cup Team, 2007-08, 2010-12, 2015; Slovenian Olympic Team, 2012.

Career in Review

2019 - Ended a near-seven-year wait for a WTA title during 2019 season, winning Lugano (d. Swiatek in F); Other highlights last year were 3r runs at Roland Garros (l. Stephens), Wimbledon (l. Gauff), Eastbourne (l. Halep) and Beijing (l. Bertens).
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