Ajla Tomljanovic is more than just a tennis player; she is a rising phoenix. After spending a year and a half off the court due to injury, this Australian WTA star made a spectacular return at Wimbledon. Now, she is ready to represent Team Australia at the Paris Olympics. While her remarkable athletic genes have captured global attention, it’s impossible to overlook the contribution of her elder sister in shaping the star that Tomljanovic has become.

As Tomljanovic prepares to face off against Coco Gauff at the Paris Olympics, her sister Hana Tomljanovic has also caught much spotlight, thanks to Ajla Tomljanovic’s rising fame. Hana, Tomljanovic’s elder sister, is also a former tennis player who represented the University of Virginia. Hana played her last match in 2009 against Katarina Kachlikova in ITF Florida, losing 1-6, 1-6.

Tomljanovic’s background shows that tennis runs in her blood. Both her parents were former tennis players. Her father and former coach Ratko Tomljanovic was not only a tennis player but also a handball player. He represented Croatia as the team captain in the Davis Cup and won the Handball European Cup in 1992 and 1993, ranking among the top 50 professional tennis players. Her mother, Emina Tomljanovic, was also a former Croatian tennis player, ranking among the top 100. This 31-year-old Australian tennis player’s family background assures that she inherited her athletic genes from a talented lineage.

While Ajla Tomljanovic has been coached by her talented father, her mother Emina holds a special place in the WTA star’s heart. She has often mentioned how her mother has helped shape her into the person she is today.

Ajla Tomljanovic pens a heartfelt tribute to her mother

Last year, Ajla Tomljanovic shared a video on her Instagram profile, featuring her mother, sister, family, and friends—all women. In the video, Tomljanovic showcased how her mother helps her practice and how her sister and friends always support her, no matter what.

“My mom led by example in teaching my sister and I to be strong, independent and to never settle for anything less than what we deserved, all while being kind, compassionate and loving. The luckiest to have these ladies in my life and in my group chat 🤣 Sending all my love to all the women around the world 💖,” she wrote.

Ajla Tomljanovic’s revelation highlights her close bond with her mother and sister. Such strong relationships inspire athletes to work hard and stay motivated, just as Tomljanovic did after a year off due to injury. Are you excited to see her face off against Coco Gauff in Paris?