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Ajla Tomljanovic Secures 2025 Australian Open Wildcard Spot

Ajla Tomljanovic will get to compete in front of her home country at the 2025 Australian Open.
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Ajla Tomljanovic looks on during a match at the 2024 United Cup.
Ajla Tomljanovic looks on during a match at the 2024 United Cup. | IMAGO / AAP

Both casual and die-hard tennis fans have closely followed Ajla Tomljanovic's career. Tomljanovic is most famous for starring in the Netflix show Break Point, but her professional career has been a testament to her longevity and resilience.

Through the years, the Australian tennis star has overcome injuries to make deep runs in tournaments and upset top-ranked players. All while overcoming lingering lower-body injuries.

On Friday morning, the 31-year-old received good news. Tomljanovic has secured a wildcard spot for the 2025 Australian Open. Tomljanovic is the top-ranked player among the eight wildcard qualifiers.

Tomljanovic finished 2024 as the WTA World No.108 with a singles record of 22-19. In addition to making it to the finals of the Rothesay 250, Tomljanovic had the honor of representing Australia in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of the season. The hard-court tournament starts on January 12, 2025. It will be played on the legendary blue hard courts in Melbourne at the Rod Laver Arena.

Fans can expect to see Tomljanovic prepare for the Australian Open by playing in more events during the first week of January.

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PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers professional tennis for Serve on Sports Illustrated, reporting on ATP and WTA events worldwide. From Challenger tournaments to Grand Slams, he brings readers in-depth coverage, daily recaps, and exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. With a decade of experience in sports journalism, Pat is recognized as a trusted voice in tennis media. You can contact him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

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