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Ana Vrljić — Compact Overview

Basic Information

  • Full name: Ana Vrljić
  • Nationality: Croatian
  • Born: 1 August 1984, Zagreb, Croatia (then Yugoslavia)
  • Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
  • Plays: Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
  • Turned professional: 2000
  • Retired: 2019
  • Preferred surface: Hard court

Career Highlights

  • Career-high singles ranking: World No. 180 (24 June 2013).
  • Career-high doubles ranking: World No. 149 (13 January 2014).
  • Career prize money: US$293,378.
  • WTA singles titles: 0.
  • WTA doubles titles: 0.
  • ITF singles titles: 4.
  • ITF doubles titles: 11.

Grand Slam Results

  • Australian Open: Second round of qualifying (2014).
  • French Open: First round of qualifying (2013).
  • Wimbledon: First round of qualifying (2007, 2011, 2013).
  • US Open: Second round of qualifying (2006).

Although Vrljić did not qualify for a Grand Slam main draw, she competed regularly in qualifying events throughout her career and built a successful record on the ITF Women's Circuit. Her best WTA Tour result came at the 2010 Swedish Open in Båstad, where she reached the quarterfinals after notable victories over Angelique Kerber and Arantxa Rus.

Playing Style

Vrljić was a consistent baseliner who relied on tactical awareness, solid groundstrokes and patient point construction. Her one-handed backhand gave her game additional variety, while her movement and consistency made her especially competitive at ITF level.

  • Right-handed with a one-handed backhand.
  • Consistent baseline play.
  • Strong tactical awareness.
  • Reliable defensive skills.
  • Comfortable on hard courts.
  • Experienced doubles competitor.

Career Development

After turning professional in 2000, Vrljić spent nearly two decades competing on the ITF Women's Circuit. She steadily improved her ranking through consistent performances, reaching her career-high singles ranking of World No. 180 in 2013. That same season she also achieved her highest doubles ranking after a series of successful ITF tournaments.

Her strongest WTA Tour performance came in Båstad in 2010, where she advanced to the quarterfinals. Throughout her career she remained a respected competitor on the international circuit, combining singles and doubles success while representing Croatia in international team competition.

ITF Success

  • Winner of 4 ITF singles titles.
  • Winner of 11 ITF doubles titles.
  • Reached numerous additional ITF singles and doubles finals.
  • Successful competitor across European hard-court and clay-court events.

International Representation

Vrljić represented Croatia in the Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup), making her debut in 2007. She compiled a winning record of 4 victories and 3 defeats in Fed Cup competition. She also represented Croatia at the Mediterranean Games, winning the silver medal in women's doubles together with Matea Mezak.

Strengths

  • Reliable baseline consistency.
  • One-handed backhand variety.
  • Strong tactical approach.
  • Solid doubles experience.
  • Good movement and court coverage.
  • Longevity on the professional circuit.

Areas for Improvement

  • Limited power against higher-ranked opponents.
  • Did not break through consistently at WTA Tour level.
  • Unable to qualify for a Grand Slam main draw despite several attempts.

Personal Background

Vrljić began playing tennis at the age of four and developed through the Croatian tennis system. She built a long and respected professional career primarily on the ITF Women's Circuit, where her consistency and professionalism allowed her to remain competitive for nearly twenty years. She officially retired from professional tennis in 2019.

Legacy

Ana Vrljić is remembered as a dedicated Croatian professional who enjoyed a lengthy and successful career on the ITF Women's Circuit. While she never captured a WTA title or reached a Grand Slam main draw, her four ITF singles titles, eleven doubles titles, Fed Cup appearances and Mediterranean Games silver medal reflect a sustained contribution to Croatian women's tennis.

Career Snapshot

  • Croatian professional tennis player (2000–2019).
  • Career-high singles ranking: World No. 180.
  • Career-high doubles ranking: World No. 149.
  • Winner of 4 ITF singles and 11 ITF doubles titles.
  • Quarterfinalist at the 2010 Swedish Open.
  • Fed Cup representative for Croatia.
  • Mediterranean Games women's doubles silver medalist.
  • Known for her consistency, one-handed backhand and long ITF career.

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