Ajla Tomljanovic has been playing professional tennis for more than a decade. I have seen and read about the numerous injuries that she has suffered. Then there were the numerous surgeries and months of recovery. Her highest career ranking of thirty-two was last year. She is currently thirty-one years old. Interestingly, she has made it to five finals she but has not won a title, yet she perseveres. Why?
What Motivates Tomljanovic To Keep Going?
Is it possible that the reasons are the same in any given arena. The driving force may on the surface appear to be achieving success. However, success is a relative term, and each person has their own definition of what it means for them to be successful. Thus, the answer becomes complex. The common denominator is an outcome that each person wants when they pursue a goal or a career. That outcome is tied up with meaning, emotions, feelings, needs, and beliefs. At some point, each of us must examine our story for relevance and truth. Will Ajla Tomljanovic ever win that first singles title?
Embed from Getty ImagesTop 100 ATP & WTA Ranking Changes
| ATP | RANKING CHANGES | CURRENT RANK |
| Jacob Fearnley (GBR) | UP 28 | 98 CAREER HIGH |
| Yunchchaokete Bu (CHN) | UP 27 | 69 CAREER HIGH |
| Alexander Ritschard (SUI) | UP 22 | 99 CAREER HIGH |
| Sebastian Ofner (AUT) | DOWN 12 | 70 |
| WTA | RANKING CHANGES | CURRENT RANK |
| Yuliia Starodubtseva (UKR) | UP 36 | 79 |
| Veronika Kudermetova (RUS) | DOWN 24 | 63 |
| Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) | UP 21 | 86 |
| Karolina Muchova (CZE) | UP 18 | 31 |
| Naomi Osaka (JPN) | UP 15 | 58 |
| McCartney Kessler (USA) | DOWN 12 | 77 |
| Clara Tauson (DEN) | UP 10 | 62 |
ATP & WTA Top 10 Ranking Changes
ATP: there were a few positional changes amongst the top ten members. Alcaraz and Zverev traded places to #2 and #3, respectively. The top four players are: [1] Jannik Sinner; [2] Carlos Alcaraz; [3] Alexander Zverev; and [4] Novak Djokovic.
Embed from Getty ImagesWTA: there were several positional changes in the top ten. Gauff climbed two spots to #4. Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini both fell one spot to #5 and #6, respectively. The top four players are currently: [1] Iga Swatek; [2] Aryna Sabalenka; [3] Jessica Pegula; and [4] Coco Gauff.
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