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Ruzic describes gradual rise and karate background
The Croatian discussed choosing tennis and learning the environments of larger tournaments.
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Antonia Ruzic discussed her gradual development and childhood karate success in a WTA interview during Dubai. The Croatian had won national karate championships twice before choosing tennis, the sport she had started first and ultimately preferred pursuing competitively.
Her tennis progress included a quarterfinal on her tour debut in Monastir in 2024, entry into the top hundred in June 2025 and a first tour semifinal in Hobart during January. She described entering WTA 1000 qualifying events as a way to learn unfamiliar facilities and opponents.
Ruzic also reflected on the confidence gained from her Australian Open appearance against Naomi Osaka. Her aggressive style had found particular success on faster courts as she adjusted to higher levels of competition.
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