By Scoop Malinowski
Status: ATP no. 69 (career best ranking was 48 in August 2023).
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 187
DOB: April 6, 1996 In: Sydney, Australia
First Tennis Memory: My brother playing, he played when he was twelve. He was like six and a half years older than me. So he was playing and I hit some balls. That’s how I started when I was like four or five.
Tennis Inspirations: Honestly, I don’t have too many. I’d probably say Lleyton Hewitt and Novak Djokovic.
Last Book Read: Some finance book.
First Famous Player You Met Or Encountered: Lleyton Hewitt in Sydney. I was just a hitting partner.
Current Car: I don’t have a car. I drive my parents’ car.
Greatest Career Moment: Probably winning first round of the Australian Open (2022) [smiles]. (Vukic beat world no. 33 Lloyd Harris 46 63 75 76.)
Most Painful Career Moment: Probably losing first round of the Aussie Open (2023) [smiles]. (After winning three qualifying round matches, Vukic lost 1R main draw to Brandon Holt in five sets 16 61 36 63 36.)
Favorite Tournaments: Queens. Aussie Open. And I want to say Wimbledon but I’ve never played main draw so hopefully this year (UPDATE: Vukic beat Daniel Altmaier in the first round Wimbledon 2023 in four sets).
Best You Ever Felt On Court: Tough to say. I’ll say it’s (beating Carlos) Alcaraz (French Open 2020 qualies 1R 46 76 63).
Funniest Player Encountered: Monfils I’d say.
Funny Career Memory: Not really no not really, it’s stressful [smiles].
Why Do You Love Tennis: The thrill of winning and the agony of losing [smiles].
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Caramel.
People Qualities Most Admired: Respect and kindness.
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Aleksandar Vukic · Australia · Babolat · Joma · Lleyton Hewitt · Novak Djokovic · Wimbledon
