Ana Konjuh facts for kids
Konjuh at the 2023 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  Croatia |
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| Residence | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Born | 27 December 1997 Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Turned pro | 2014 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Antonio Veić |
| Prize money | US$3,028,484 |
| Official website | anakonjuh.net |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 256–177 (59.12%) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 20 (31 July 2017) |
| Current ranking | No. 516 (12 May 2025) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2016, 2017, 2022) |
| French Open | 2R (2015, 2016, 2017) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2017) |
| US Open | QF (2016) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 13–15 (46.43%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 176 (24 July 2017) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2017) |
| French Open | 2R (2016, 2017) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2017) |
| US Open | 1R (2017) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2015) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 22–11 (66.67%) |
Ana Konjuh (born December 27, 1997) is a professional tennis player from Croatia. She became well-known as a junior player, winning major tournaments. Later, she joined the main professional tennis tour.
Ana won both the singles and doubles junior events at the 2013 Australian Open in January 2013. This made her the number one junior player in the world. Later that year, she also won the girls' singles event at the 2013 US Open. She started playing on the main tour in 2014 and entered the top 100 players when she was just 16 years old.
Ana won her first singles title on the WTA Tour at the 2015 Nottingham Open. She was the youngest player to win a main tour event since 2006. She also won four titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On July 31, 2017, she reached her highest singles ranking of world No. 20.
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Ana Konjuh's Tennis Journey
Early Career as a Junior Player
When Ana was 14, she was a runner-up in girls' doubles at Wimbledon in 2012. In December 2012, she won two important junior tennis tournaments: Eddie Herr and the Orange Bowl.
In January 2013, she won both the singles and doubles events at the 2013 Australian Open. This made her the top junior player in the world. She also joined the Croatia Fed Cup team. There, she achieved a big win by defeating Urszula Radwańska, who was ranked No. 37 in the world, when Ana was only 15.
In September 2013, Ana won the singles title at the US Open. This was her second major junior Grand Slam title. Even though she could have played junior tournaments for two more years, Ana decided to focus on the main professional tour starting in 2014.
Starting Her Professional Tour in 2014
Ana received a special invitation to play in the main draw of the Auckland Open in New Zealand. In her very first match on the WTA Tour, she surprised the top player, Roberta Vinci, who was ranked No. 14. At the 2014 Australian Open, she played through qualifying rounds to reach her first Grand Slam main draw. However, she lost in the first round to the eventual champion, Li Na.
Ana had elbow surgery in January 2014. She returned to play four months later. At Wimbledon, she qualified for the main draw. She won her first Grand Slam main-draw match against Marina Erakovic. Then, she had an even bigger win, beating former world No. 12 Yanina Wickmayer. Her run ended in the next round against former world No. 1, Caroline Wozniacki.
Ana continued her good form at the Istanbul Cup. She reached her first main-draw semifinal there. In October, she played at the Japan Women's Open and reached the quarterfinals. This result helped her enter the top 100 players for the first time, at just 16 years old. She finished the year ranked 90, making her the youngest player in the top 100.
Winning Her First WTA Title in 2015
Ana started 2015 in Auckland. She won her first match but lost in the second round. She also lost in the first round of the Australian Open. After some early losses, she qualified for the Prague Open in April. There, she defeated the seventh seed, Belinda Bencic.
In June, Ana played in the first-ever Nottingham Open. She reached the quarterfinals with two wins. After weather delays, she advanced to the semifinals and then to her first WTA Tour final. The final was played on a Monday due to rain. Ana lost the first set to Monica Niculescu but came back to win her first WTA Tour title. At 17, she was the youngest player to win a main-tour title since 2006.
Reaching a Grand Slam Quarterfinal in 2016
Ana began 2016 at the 2016 Australian Open. She reached the second round after beating Urszula Radwańska. She had early exits in most tournaments, including Indian Wells and Miami. At the 2016 French Open, Ana reached the second round. After a semifinal at the Bol Ladies Open, she had to withdraw from the Nottingham Open due to an injury.
At Wimbledon, Ana reached the second round. She then played a very close match against Agnieszka Radwańska. A late ankle injury affected Ana's chances of winning. After Wimbledon, she returned to the top 100. She also played at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
At the US Open, Ana surprised the 20th seed Kiki Bertens in the first round. She continued to win, reaching her first major fourth round. Then, she beat the fourth seed Agnieszka Radwańska in straight sets. This made her the first Croatian female quarterfinalist at a Grand Slam since 2004. She lost in the quarterfinals to Karolína Plíšková. After this tournament, her ranking jumped from 92 to 52. She ended the year as world No. 48.
Breaking into the Top 20 in 2017
Ana started 2017 at the Auckland Open. She reached her second WTA final, beating players like Naomi Osaka. She lost in the final to Lauren Davis. Despite the loss, Ana reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 36. At the 2017 Australian Open, she won her first match but lost in the second round.
At the Dubai tournament, Ana had back-to-back upset wins over higher-ranked players like Samantha Stosur and Elena Vesnina. She reached the quarterfinals but lost to the top seed, Angelique Kerber.
At Wimbledon, she defeated world No. 9, Dominika Cibulková. However, she lost to the eventual finalist, Venus Williams, in the fourth round. After this successful run, she reached her highest career ranking of world No. 20 on July 31, 2017. In September 2017, Ana had surgery on her right elbow.
Returning to the Top 100 in 2021
After a few challenging years due to injuries, Ana started to make a comeback. In 2021, at the Miami Open, she won her first main-draw match in three years as a wildcard player. She then defeated the 18th seed Madison Keys. In the next round, Ana had a big upset win against the 15th seed Iga Świątek, which was one of her best performances.
At the Serbia Open, Ana reached the final as a qualifier, her first final in over four years. She defeated several strong players on her way. She had to stop playing in the final due to a right hip injury. However, this great performance helped her return to the top 150 players, her best ranking since 2018.
Ana Konjuh's Career Highlights
Ana Konjuh has achieved several notable milestones in her tennis career.
Grand Slam Performance
Ana has played in all four major Grand Slam tournaments. Her best result was reaching the quarterfinals at the US Open in 2016. She also reached the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2017.
WTA Tour Finals
Ana has played in three WTA Tour singles finals. She won one title and was a runner-up twice.
- Win: Nottingham Open, United Kingdom (2015) on grass.
- Loss: Auckland Open, New Zealand (2017) on hard court.
- Loss: Belgrade Open, Serbia (2021) on clay.
ITF Titles
Ana has also won four singles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. These wins helped her gain experience and improve her ranking.
Playing for Croatia (Fed Cup)
Ana has proudly represented Croatia in the Fed Cup (now known as the Billie Jean King Cup). She has a strong record in both singles and doubles matches for her country. She has won many important matches for the Croatian team.
Awards and Recognition
Ana Konjuh has received awards for her achievements in tennis.
- In 2013, she won the Dražen Petrović Award for Junior Female Athlete.
- Also in 2013, she won the Dražen Petrović Award for Female Promise.
- She was nominated for the European Young Athlete award by the EOC Piotr Nurowski Prize in 2013.
Big Wins Against Top Players
Ana has shown her skill by defeating some of the world's top-ranked players.
- In 2016, she beat Agnieszka Radwańska, who was ranked No. 4 in the world, at the US Open.
- In 2017, she defeated Johanna Konta, ranked No. 10, during a Fed Cup match.
- Also in 2017, she beat Dominika Cibulková, ranked No. 9, at Wimbledon.
See also
In Spanish: Ana Konjuh para niños
