Ajla Tomljanovic reveals the importance of staying ‘healthy’ reflecting on her balance in tennis life and off-court life | FirstSportz Exclusive
Ajla Tomljanovic is keen on overcoming all her setbacks as she is set to launch her Australian Open campaign against Ashlyn Krueger.
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Ajla Tomljanovic has worked hard to overcome setbacks and learn from her experiences. She values tennis deeply but also understands the importance of balancing it with her life off the court. Despite challenges, her determination to compete at the highest level remains strong.
At the Australian Open, Tomljanovic feels ready to take on the competition. She has earned a wildcard entry and knows some opponents might see her as a tough challenge. With three Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances to her name, the 31-year-old believes in her ability to push through tough matches.
It’s been changing. When I was growing up in early 20s, I used to be in my sanctuary where I could be having worst time off court. But once I get on, nothing else matters. As I got older, if I am having stuff off the court. I must have things in order to be the best on the court. I love that for me for the last few years because it’s healthier. It is because when things are going well on court, you really don’t care about the fact that things actually aren’t ok as a person. Then you hit a wall then it’s bad. Now, I always have check ins about how things are going. Tennis is an incredibly short part of my life so I love being happy.
Ajla Tomljanovic on the latest episode of the Fantastic Tennis podcast
However, her preparation has been hampered by a lingering knee injury. This issue forced her to withdraw from the Brisbane and Hobart tournaments earlier in the season. The injury has been a concern, but Tomljanovic is focused on managing it as she gears up for the Open.
Most recently, she faced a setback at Adelaide International, where she lost to rising American star Ashlyn Krueger. Despite this, Tomljanovic remains optimistic about her chances in Melbourne. She would be facing the American star in the opening hurdle as she seeks revenge.
Ajla Tomljanovic and Matteo Berrettini: The relationship
Aussie tennis star Ajla Tomljanovic has a history with Matteo Berrettini. The two tennis players started dating in October 2019 and were together for a few years before breaking up in spring 2022. During their time together, they often supported each other through the ups and downs of their tennis careers. Berrettini once mentioned that Tomljanovic understood him well and the challenges of life on tour.
Tomljanovic’s career highlights include reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2021 and 2022, as well as at the 2022 US Open. Berrettini, who was the 2021 Wimbledon finalist, shared advice with her about improving her game during an interview that year.
Interestingly, Berrettini still has a photo of them from the 2021 Met Gala on his Instagram, while Tomljanovic has no traces of him on her profile. In 2022, Berrettini criticized Netflix’s Break Point for sharing private details about their past relationship.
After splitting with Tomljanovic, Berrettini began dating TV presenter and model Melissa Satta. Reports say they met through friends in Miami and made their relationship public in January 2023. Satta, who has a son named Maddox with her ex-husband Kevin-Prince Boateng, was often seen with Berrettini during this time.
However, Berrettini’s relationship with Satta did not last long. The pair eventually parted ways, and both have since moved on from their brief romance.
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