Ajla Tomljanovic is feeling assured she will return to the highest of the sport following an encouraging efficiency at Australian Open 2024.
Melbourne, Australia, 19 January 2024 | Leigh Rogers
Ajla Tomljanovic is feeling optimistic, regardless of her Australian Open 2024 singles marketing campaign ending within the second spherical.
“I really feel like I ought to be indignant, however I’m actually chilled as a result of it didn’t really feel like I did one thing loopy mistaken,” the 30-year-old mentioned after dropping to world No.10 Jelena Ostapenko in three units.
“I really really feel like I can be taught rather a lot from this match.”
After profitable solely seven factors in a one-sided opening set, a gritty Tomljanovic managed to increase the encounter to a deciding set.
“I’m pleased with the truth that after a tricky, I don’t know, it was like 20 minutes first set, I nonetheless fought again,” she mentioned.
“At one level I used to be simply swinging so laborious as a result of there was no strategy to defend these balls that she hits.
“Ultimately it was just some factors right here or there.”
At present ranked No.271 and contesting solely her seventh event in her return from knee surgical procedure final January, Tomljanovic understands endurance is necessary.
“Once I do suppose again to 12 months in the past, I simply really feel fortunate that I’m right here as a result of nothing is granted when you undergo one thing like that,” she acknowledged.
“I’m fairly proud of the place I’m at and the way I’ve responded underneath strain actually, as a result of as a lot as I’m form of coming again, I did anticipate myself to play effectively.
“I undoubtedly suppose I simply want extra courtroom time and it’ll come sooner or later … I really feel like I’m heading in the right direction, however I’ve to maintain working.”
Tomljanovic’s consideration now turns to her Australian Open 2024 ladies’s doubles marketing campaign alongside fellow Australian Daria Saville.
The wildcards tackle the No.2 seeds, world No.2 Elise Mertens and world No.6 Hsieh Su-wei, within the second spherical later in the present day.
“I’m actually hungry simply to maintain taking part in as a result of my physique is holding up effectively and I’m tremendous blissful about that,” Tomljanovic mentioned.
“I’m nonetheless in doubles, so the dream just isn’t over but.”
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