Antonia Ruzic is the current No. 1 singles player from Croatia and we’ve lately seen her upset some of the world’s top-ranked players. But what is her racquet and gear?
Antonia Ruzic tennis racquet
Antonia Ruzic’s racquet is a Yonex Ezone 100, most likely the older 2022 generation painted like the new Blast Blue. She uses black strings so it could be Yonex Polytour Pro black or Polytour Strike. If you know more about Ruzic’s racquet, please let us know in the comments or reach out to us on Instagram at @tennisnerdinsta.
Career and info
Born on January 20, 2003, she has become known for her steady, professional climb and a breakthrough 2026 season.
- Country: Croatia
- Date of Birth: January 20, 2003
- Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
- Coach: Juraj Duspari?
- Career High Ranking: No. 51 (February 2026)
Early Career
Ruzic took up tennis at age five, eventually choosing it over a promising start in karate. Her early professional years were defined by dominant performances on the ITF Circuit:
- ITF Titles: She has won 12 singles titles on the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour.
- She reduced her ranking from No. 268 in 2023 to the Top 100 by June 2025, consistently winning titles in places like Slovakia, Slovenia and Thailand.
Professional Highlights
The last twelve months have seen Ruzic transition from a “qualifying threat” to a genuine contender in major WTA tournaments.
- The “Lucky Loser” Run in Dubai (2026): Ruži? made global headlines at the Dubai Tennis Championships. After losing in qualifying, she entered the main draw as a lucky loser and defeated Emma Raducanu and World No. 3 Elena Rybakina (her first Top 10 win) to reach her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal.
- Grand Slam Debut: Made her Grand Slam main draw debut at the 2025 US Open and competed in the 2026 Australian Open, where she pushed Naomi Osaka to three sets.
- Indian Wells Success (March 2026): Just recently, she continued her hot streak by defeating former World No. 4 Zheng Qinwen to reach the third round in her tournament debut.
- WTA Semifinalist: Reached her first WTA-level semifinal at the Hobart International in January 2026.
Style of Play
Ruzic is noted for her mental resilience and defensive capabilities. Having a background in karate, she often attributes her discipline and court movement to her early martial arts training. She is a powerful baseline player who excels at wearing down opponents in long rallies, a trait that helped her navigate several grueling three-set matches during her recent rise.
Follow Ruzic
Fans can follow Antonia here on her Instagram profile where she sometimes posts from her personal life or from the court.
