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Ajla Tomljanovic is happy to be back at this year's Australian Open, as she has progressed to the second round.
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Aussie tennis star Ajla Tomljanovic has shared her plans to pursue acting after retiring from tennis. Speaking on the podcast Fantastic Tennis, the former World No. 32 discussed her interests beyond the sport and expressed her excitement about exploring acting.
Last year, Tomljanovic worked as a commentator during the US Open and enjoyed the experience. However, she is now focused on acting and hopes to have the support of her family as she steps into this new chapter of her life.
I actually did commenting a few matches at the US Open, and I liked it. But once I am done, I have to give acting a go. My family doesn’t support me this. My mother thinks I’m ridiculous. My father is up for anything I want. My sister doesn’t think I have the talent, but I have to work in front of the camera. So it will be interesting.
Ajla Tomljanovic said on the recent episode of Fantastic Tennis podcast
The past year has been tough for Tomljanovic, as she dealt with both physical and mental challenges. After recovering from a knee injury, she is now balancing her tennis career with her interests off the court. She aims to make a strong impact at this year’s Australian Open.
Australian players had mixed results on the first day of the tournament. Talia Gibson impressed tennis fans by winning her first Grand Slam event match, defeating Zeynep Sonmez in three sets. James Duckworth and James Mccabe also secured victories, while Daria Saville, Adam Walton, Omar Jasika, and Li Tu were eliminated.
Ajla Tomljanovic gains revenge over Ashlyn Krueger at the Australian Open
Ajla Tomljanovic started her Australian Open campaign with a strong win, securing a place in the second round for the sixth time. The 31-year-old Australian avenged her recent loss to Ashlyn Krueger by defeating the American in a thrilling three-set match. The final score was 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Tomljanovic built a 4-0 lead in the deciding set, but the 20-year-old Krueger fought back. The match became tense as Krueger closed the gap. Despite missing her first two match points, Tomljanovic kept her focus and won after 144 minutes of play in sunny Melbourne.
The Australian ace, who received a wildcard due to her recovery from a knee injury, showed no signs of trouble. Her performance improved in the final set, helping her to overcome her 52nd-ranked opponent.
Tomljanovic will now face 12th-seed Diana Shnaider in the second round. It is to be seen if she reaches the third round of the Australian Open for the first time in her career.
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