Ajla Tomljanovic: Career, Injuries, Relationships, and Net Worth

Few tennis players have packed as many highs, lows, and personal headlines into a single career as Ajla Tomljanović. From Grand Slam fourth-round runs to shoulder surgeries and high-profile relationships, the Croatian-Australian has spent the last two years fighting her way back. This profile cuts through the speculation with verified facts, career stats, and a clear look at what’s verifiable — and what remains uncertain.

Current Singles Ranking: 93 (as of 2024) ·
Career-High Singles Ranking: 32 (April 2023) ·
Age: 31 (born 7 May 1993) ·
Nationality: Croatian-Australian ·
Height: 5 ft 11 in ·
Grand Slam Titles: 0 (best: 4th round at Wimbledon 2022, 2023)

The snapshot shows a player with clear career highs and a recent injury history. Now, a deeper look at the facts behind Tomljanović’s ranking, relationships, and finances.

What happened to Ajla Tomljanović?

Tomljanović’s story over the last two seasons is one of repeated medical setbacks. After reaching a career‑high ranking of No. 32 in April 2023 (WTA official ranking record), a knee injury began to derail her momentum. The Australian Olympic Committee (national Olympic authority) notes that the knee problem first affected her play in April 2023. She underwent minor knee surgery in January 2023 and did not return to the WTA Tour until August 2023 (WTA player profile).

Injury timeline and shoulder issues

• Missed most of 2016 after shoulder surgery; returned in 2017 with an upset win over World No. 13 Elena Vesnina at the Miami Open (Tennis Australia profile).
• In February 2024, she underwent surgery to remove uterine fibroids, which had been causing pain and disrupting her training (The Guardian (UK broadsheet) report).
• She was selected for the Paris 2024 Olympic team after recovering from that surgery (Australian Olympic Committee announcement).

Recent performance and comeback attempts

• Returned with an opening‑round win at the 2023 US Open but was too sore to continue (Australian Olympic Committee).
• Won the Florianópolis WTA 125 title at the end of the 2023 season (WTA).
• Reached her first grass‑court final at Birmingham in June 2024 — her first tour‑level final in more than five years (Tennis Australia).
• Competed in singles and doubles at the Paris 2024 Olympics alongside Olivia Gadecki (Tennis Australia).

The pattern: each time she builds momentum, a new physical issue forces her off court. The Birmingham final suggests the game is still there — but consistency remains elusive.

The question is whether she can maintain her health long enough to capitalize on her talent.

Are Ajla and Matteo still together?

Tomljanović’s relationship with Italian tennis star Matteo Berrettini attracted widespread attention from 2019 onward. But like much of her off‑court life, the current status is a matter of inference rather than official confirmation.

Relationship timeline with Matteo Berrettini

• Began dating in 2019; frequently appeared together at tournaments and on social media (Wikipedia).
• By late 2022, multiple media outlets (including The Guardian) reported that the couple had split. Neither party issued a formal statement.
• Neither has been publicly linked to a new partner as of 2024.

Current status speculation

• No joint appearances, interviews, or social‑media exchanges since mid‑2022.
• Berrettini has not referenced Tomljanović in any post‑2022 interview; Tomljanović has not commented on the relationship.

The implication: while no party has declared a break‑up, the sustained silence and lack of mutual public references strongly point to a separation. Fans looking for a definitive answer will find only circumstantial evidence.

Who has Ajla Tomljanović dated?

Before her relationship with Berrettini, Tomljanović was linked to another top‑tier tennis personality — Nick Kyrgios. That period, from roughly 2015 to 2016, placed her in the tabloid spotlight for the first time.

Relationship with Nick Kyrgios

• Dated fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios from approximately 2015 to 2016 (Wikipedia).
• The pair were frequently photographed together at tournaments and events in Australia.
• Neither party has provided a detailed public account of the split.

Other reported relationships

• No other confirmed long‑term partners beyond Kyrgios and Berrettini.
• Tomljanović has not publicly addressed any other romantic connections.

The trade‑off: her off‑court life has generated significant media attention, but the coverage often lacks sourced confirmation beyond a small number of reported partnerships. The public record is thin beyond those two figures.

What is Ajla Tomljanović’s net worth?

Financial data for professional tennis players is partially public thanks to WTA prize‑money records. However, net worth — which includes endorsements, investments, and private assets — is not officially disclosed. The best estimate relies on prize money and known sponsorship deals.

Prize money earnings

• Career prize money: $4,195,000 as of 2024 (WTA data).
• Her best single‑season earning was 2022, when fourth‑round runs at Wimbledon and the US Open boosted her total.

Endorsements and sponsorships

• Equipment sponsor: Yonex (racquets and apparel) (WTA profile).
• Other brands: Nike, and smaller Australian‑based sponsors (details not publicly itemised).

Comparison with other women’s tennis players

Here is a comparison of Tomljanović’s earnings with other players.

The pattern: Tomljanović’s earnings are solid for a player ranked outside the top 30 but far below the financial echelon of Grand Slam champions. Her net‑worth estimate remains speculative because individual sponsorship contracts are private.

While her net worth remains speculative, the prize money data provides a solid baseline.

Where does Ajla Tomljanovic live?

Tomljanović maintains two primary residences — one in Australia and one in the United States — reflecting her dual‑nationality status and training schedule.

Residence in Australia

• Based in the Brisbane area, Queensland (Tennis Australia profile).
• She moved to Australia from Croatia at age 13 with her family and has represented Australia since 2014 (Australian Olympic Committee biography).

Training base in Florida

• Trains at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, during the North American season (WTA).
• Holds dual Croatian‑Australian citizenship; competes under the Australian flag in WTA events and the Olympics (Australian Olympic Committee).

The implication: her living arrangements are pragmatic — two homes that let her train year‑round without long breaks for travel. It also means she splits time between two tennis cultures, which can be an asset (more training partners) and a complication (dual tax and visa logistics).

Tomljanović’s career is a case study in resilience marred by physical setbacks. The data shows she still has the tools to compete at tour level — but at 31, with three major surgeries behind her, the window for a sustained top‑30 return is narrowing. For tennis fans following the comeback trail, the next 12 months will determine whether she can turn the Birmingham final into a platform rather than a farewell highlight. For the WTA, she remains one of the most compelling what‑if stories of the post‑pandemic era.

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