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Nika Ožegović (Croatian pronunciation: [nǐːka ǒʒeɡoʋitɕ, nî-, - oʒěː-];[1][2][3] born 21 May 1985) is a former professional tennis player from Croatia. In her career, she won eight ITF tournaments, five in singles and three in doubles. Her career-high WTA rankings are 131 in singles and 193 in doubles.
| Country (sports) |  Croatia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Zagreb |
| Born | 21 May 1985 Zagreb |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Turned pro | 2002 |
| Retired | 2011 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $172,521 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 226–161 |
| Career titles | 5 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 131 (9 July 2007) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (2008) |
| French Open | Q1 (2005,2008) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2007) |
| US Open | Q1 (2005,2007,2008) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 43–52 |
| Career titles | 3 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 193 (9 October 2006) |
She retired from professional tennis 2011, and had a comeback in September 2014 for only one ITF tournament in Bol, Croatia.
ITF Circuit finals
edit| Legend |
|---|
| $100,000 tournaments |
| $75,000 tournaments |
| $50,000 tournaments |
| $25,000 tournaments |
| $10,000 tournaments |
Singles (5–6)
edit| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 24 November 2002 | Zagreb, Croatia | Hard |  Hana Šromová
|
2–6, 5–7 |
| Winner | 1. | 30 March 2003 | Athens, Greece | Clay |  Lourdes Pascual-Rodriguez
|
6–7(4), 6–0, 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 27 April 2003 | Hvar, Croatia | Clay | Lucija Krezelj
|
6–2, 6–7(1), 4–6 |
| Winner | 2. | 31 August 2003 | Maribor, Slovenia | Clay | Lucie Kriegsmannová
|
6–0, 6–1 |
| Runner-up | 3. | 22 February 2004 | Capriolo, Italy | Hard |  Emma Laine
|
6–7(6), 7–6(4), 6–7(4) |
| Winner | 3. | 13 February 2005 | Redbridge, England | Hard (i) |  Elena Baltacha
|
6–0, 6–3 |
| Winner | 4. | 18 February 2007 | Stockholm, Sweden | Hard (i) |  Virginie Pichet
|
6–2, 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 4. | 18 May 2007 | Zagreb, Croatia | Clay |  Ágnes Szávay
|
0–6, 6–7(2) |
| Winner | 5. | 29 June 2008 | Padova, Italy | Clay |  Ksenia Palkina
|
7–5, 6–3 |
| Runner-up | 5. | 20 July 2009 | Les Contamines, France | Hard |  Patrycja Sanduska
|
4–6, 0–6 |
| Runner-up | 6. | 29 August 2009 | Velenje, Slovenia | Clay |  Aleksandra Krunić
|
3–6, 1–6 |
Doubles (3–3)
edit| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 30 April 2004 | Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina | Clay |  Borka Majstorović
|
 Evie Dominikovic Nadja Pavić
|
4–6, 1–6 |
| Winner | 1. | 11 September 2005 | Madrid, Spain | Hard |  Andreja Klepač
|
 Kelly Liggan  Seda Noorlander
|
6–3, 6–3 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 10 June 2006 | Grado, Italy | Clay | Mailyne Andrieux
|
 Tiffany Dabek  Chanelle Scheepers
|
4–6, 6–4, 6–7(3) |
| Winner | 2. | 21 July 2006 | Rome, Italy | Clay | Matea Mezak
|
Darija Jurak Kyra Nagy
|
6–2, 6–3 |
| Runner-up | 3. | 28 July 2006 | Monteroni d'Arbia, Italy | Clay | Matea Mezak
|
 Valentina Sassi Aurélie Védy
|
7–5, 4–6, 0–6 |
| Winner | 3. | 16 September 2006 | Sofia, Bulgaria | Clay | Matea Mezak
|
 Danica Krstajić Maša Zec Peškirič
|
6–4, 6–3 |
References
editExternal links
edit- Nika Ožegović at the International Tennis Federation
- Nika Ožegović at the Women's Tennis Association
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