Ajla Tomljanovic once beat Serena Williams in the American legend’s final professional match, and that single result still shapes how fans remember her career.
Her net worth tells a quieter story: nearly two decades of steady WTA Tour earnings built one tournament at a time.
Ajla Tomljanovic’s Biography
| Full Name | Ajla Tomljanović |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 7, 1993 |
| Age | 33 |
| Nationality | Australian (born in Croatia) |
| Height / Weight | 5’11” (180 cm) / 148 lbs (67 kg) |
| Plays | Right-handed, two-handed backhand |
| Current WTA Ranking | No. 94 (2026 season) |
| Turned Professional | December 2009 |
| Years Active | 2009 – present |
| Coach | Alessandro Bega |
| Net Worth | $4 million (estimate) |
| Career Prize Money | $7,695,813 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 (best result: Quarterfinal) |
| Relationship Status | N/A |
| Children | None |
Early Life and Tennis Journey
Ajla Tomljanovic was born on May 7, 1993, in Zagreb, Croatia. Her father Ratko played professional handball and won the European Cup twice, in 1992 and 1993, while her mother Emina came from a Bosniak family.
Her older sister Hana also played competitive tennis, later representing the University of Virginia. Ajla picked up a racquet at age six, and by 13 she had moved to Florida to train at a higher level.
She played her first professional ITF Circuit event in Mexico City in 2008 and turned fully professional in December 2009. As a junior, she reached a combined world No. 4 ranking and won the 2009 Australian Open girls’ doubles title alongside Christina McHale.
In 2014, Tomljanovic switched national allegiance from Croatia to Australia after gaining permanent residency, first representing her adopted country at that year’s US Open.
She became a full Australian citizen in January 2018, clearing her to compete for Australia at every event, including the Fed Cup.
Professional Tennis Career
Tomljanovic’s breakthrough came at the 2014 French Open, where she upset former champion Francesca Schiavone and third seed Agnieszka Radwanska to reach her first Grand Slam fourth round.
A shoulder injury then forced surgery in 2016, wiping out almost the entire season.
She rebuilt steadily, reaching back-to-back tour finals in 2018 at Rabat and Seoul. By 2021, she had reached her first major quarterfinal at Wimbledon, repeating that result in 2022 before adding a US Open quarterfinal the same year.
That 2022 US Open run included the biggest match of her career: a three-set win over Serena Williams in what became the American star’s final professional match. Tomljanovic reached a career-high ranking of world No. 32 in April 2023, even while sidelined by a knee injury.
Knee surgery and a later procedure for uterine fibroids slowed her through 2023 and 2024, but she still won two WTA 125 titles, in Florianopolis and Hong Kong.
She reached the semifinals in Austin and Rabat during 2025, and continues to compete on tour in 2026, including a first-round appearance at Wimbledon.
Coach
Tomljanovic currently works with Alessandro Bega, a former Italian professional player who moved into coaching after retiring from the tour.
Earlier in her career, she was coached by David Taylor, a former Australian Fed Cup captain, along with Fernando Martinez and Rene Gomez during her junior and early professional years.
Ajla Tomljanovic’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Ajla Tomljanovic’s has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
She built this figure mainly through 17 years of WTA and Grand Slam prize money, supplemented by long-running apparel and racquet sponsorship deals.
Career Prize Money
Tomljanovic has earned $7,695,813 in career prize money on the WTA Tour. Her best single season came in 2022, when she banked $1,372,565 while reaching two Grand Slam quarterfinals.
Her highest single-tournament payday came from that same US Open run, where her win over Serena Williams and subsequent quarterfinal appearance delivered one of her largest paychecks of the season. Through the 2026 season so far, she has earned $447,031.
Career Earnings By Year
| Year | Titles | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | $447,031 |
| 2025 | 0 | $723,722 |
| 2024 | 0 | $693,903 |
| 2023 | 0 | $152,461 |
| 2022 | 0 | $1,372,565 |
| 2021 | 0 | $1,065,535 |
| 2020 | 0 | $346,067 |
| 2019 | 0 | $749,597 |
| 2018 | 0 | $495,406 |
| Career Total | 0 (WTA Tour) | $7,695,813 |
Career Statistics
| Tournament | Best Result | Career Win-Loss | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2nd Round (7 times) | 6-10 | 38% |
| French Open | 4th Round (2014) | 7-10 | 41% |
| Wimbledon | Quarterfinal (2021, 2022) | 10-9 | 53% |
| US Open | Quarterfinal (2022) | 12-11 | 52% |
| Overall Grand Slam Record | – | 35-40 | 47% |
FAQs
What is Ajla Tomljanovic’s net worth?
Her estimated net worth is $4 million, built mainly from career prize money and long-term apparel and equipment sponsorships accumulated over 17 years on tour.
How much prize money has Ajla Tomljanovic earned in her career?
She has earned $7,695,813 in career WTA prize money, according to ESPN’s official player statistics page, through the 2026 season.
Has Ajla Tomljanovic won a Grand Slam title?
She has not won a Grand Slam title. Her best results are quarterfinal finishes at Wimbledon in 2021 and 2022, and the US Open in 2022.
What is Ajla Tomljanovic’s current WTA ranking?
She is ranked No. 94 in singles as of the 2026 season, competing in tournaments including Wimbledon that year.
Who is Ajla Tomljanovic’s coach?
Her current coach is Alessandro Bega, a former Italian professional player. Her career profile also lists endorsement deals with Original Penguin and Wilson.
