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{{short description|Australian tennis player}}
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{{Infobox tennis biography {{Infobox tennis biography
| name = Viktorija Rajicic | name = Viktorija Rajicic
| image = VIKTORIJA RAJICIC (4306930843).jpg
| fullname = Viktorija Rajicic
| country = {{flag|Australia}} | country = {{AUS}}
| residence = ], Australia | residence = ], Australia
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1994|04|07}} | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1994|04|07}}
| birth_place = ], Australia | birth_place = Melbourne
| height = 1.7 m (5 ft 5 in) | height = {{height|m=1.70}}
| turnedpro = 9 January 2011 | turnedpro = 2011
| plays = Right-handed (two-handed backhand) | plays = Right (two-handed backhand)
| careerprizemoney = $65,501 | careerprizemoney = $83,151
| singlesrecord = 78–55 | singlesrecord = 114–90
| singlestitles = 2 ITF | singlestitles = 2 ITF
| highestsinglesranking = 279 (28 October 2013) | highestsinglesranking = No. 279 (28 October 2013)
| currentsinglesranking = 291 (9 December 2013)
| AustralianOpenresult = Q1 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) | AustralianOpenresult = Q1 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
| doublesrecord = 40–44 | doublesrecord = 53–60
| doublestitles = 2 ITF | doublestitles = 2 ITF
| highestdoublesranking = 337 (4 November 2013) | highestdoublesranking = No. 299 (10 February 2014)
| currentdoublesranking = 348 (9 December 2013)
| grandslamsdoublesresults =
| AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 1R (2011, 2012, 2013) | AustralianOpenDoublesresult = 1R (2011, 2012, 2013)
| FrenchOpenDoublesresult = –
| WimbledonDoublesresult = –
| USOpenDoublesresult = –
| updated = 9 December 2013
}} }}


'''Viktorija Rajicic''' ({{langx|sr|Викторија Рајичић}}, ''Viktorija Rajičić'', {{IPA|sh|ʋǐktoːrija rǎjitʃitɕ|pron}}; born 7 April 1994) is an Australian former ] player.
'''Viktorija 'Vicky' Rajicic''' (born 7 April 1994 in ]) is an Australian ] player. She turned professional after playing in the first round of the ] ] at the ] on 9 January 2011 and has a career high of ranking #290, which she reached in October 2013.


She turned professional, after playing in the first round of the ] ] at the ] on 9 January 2011. In October 2013, she achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 279.
==Personal life==
Rajicic currently resides in ], Australia.<ref name="ITF">{{ITF female profile|number=100105657}}</ref> She is currently coached by Geoff Guy and ].<ref name="ITF"/>


==Career summary== ==Career summary==
Rajicic who resides in ]<ref name="ITF">{{ITF profile}}</ref> was coached by Geoff Guy and ].<ref name="ITF"/>


She received a wildcard into the ] main draw of the ].<ref name="2009 Australian Open">{{cite news|url=http://stonnington-leader.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/rajici-has-bright-lights-ahead/|title=Kooyong's Rajicic has bright lights ahead|last=Vernuccio|first=Chris|publisher=Stonnington Leader|work=Stonnington Leader|date=3 February 2009|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref> Later in April, she made it to the final of the Optus 16s Autumn Nationals held at the Valley Recreation Club in ].<ref name="Optus 16s">{{cite news|url=http://www.tennisact.com.au/pages/News.aspx?NewsID=5581&PageId=1047&SiteId=4&HandlerId=2|title=Rajicic reaches final|work=]|date=8 April 2009|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref> In October, she represented Australia in the ] held at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/PhotosGallery.aspx?id=4&pageId=11500&HandlerId=2&archive=false&assetid=2&gallery=207l|title=2009 Junior Davis and Junior Fed Cup World Final|work=]|date=5 October 2009|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref>
===2009===
In February, Rajicic received a wildcard into the ] ] main draw.<ref name="2009 Australian Open">{{cite news|url=http://stonnington-leader.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/rajici-has-bright-lights-ahead/|title=Kooyong's Rajicic has bright lights ahead|last=Vernuccio|first=Chris|publisher=Stonnington Leader|work=Stonnington Leader|date=3 February 2009|accessdate=1 February 2012}}</ref> Later in April, Rajicic made it to the final of the Optus 16s Autumn Nationals held at the Glen Iris Valley Recreation Club in ].<ref name="Optus 16s">{{cite news|url=http://www.tennisact.com.au/pages/News.aspx?NewsID=5581&PageId=1047&SiteId=4&HandlerId=2|title=Rajicic reaches final|work=]|date=8 April 2009|accessdate=1 February 2012}}</ref> In October, Rajicic represented Australia in the ] held at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/PhotosGallery.aspx?id=4&pageId=11500&HandlerId=2&archive=false&assetid=2&gallery=207l|title=2009 Junior Davis and Junior Fed Cup World Final|work=]|date=5 October 2009|accessdate=1 February 2012}}</ref>


In 2011, Rajicic fell in the first singles qualifying rounds at ] and the ]. She played doubles at the Sydney International and the Australian Open but both times lost in the first round of the main draw.
===2011===
In 2011, Rajicic fell in the first singles qualifying rounds of ] and the ]. She played doubles at the Sydney International and the Australian Open but both times lost in the first round of the main draw.


Rajicic started the new season by playing in the qualifying draw of the ]. She defeated ] in the first round but was beaten by ] in the second.
===2012===
Rajicic started her year by playing in the qualifying draw of the ]. She defeated ] in the first round, but was beaten by ] in the second round.


In March 2013, Rajicic won her first title defeating ] in the final of Bundaberg in straight sets.
===2013===
In October, she jumped 18 spots to a career-high mark of 290, after reaching the quarterfinals of a $25k event in ].
Rajicic won her first title in March, defeating ] 6–4, 6–3 in ].
In October, Rajicic jumped 18 spots to a career-high mark of 290 after reaching the quarterfinals of the recent $25,000 Pro Tour event in ].


Four years later, in October 2017, she played her last match on the professional circuit.
== Career statistics ==

=== ITF finals ===

=== Singles (2–1) ===
==ITF finals==
===Singles (2–1)===
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== Doubles performance timeline == ==Grand Slam doubles performance timeline==
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==References== ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{WTA|16137|Viktorija Rajicic}}
* {{ITF female profile|100105657|Viktorija Rajicic}}
*


==Further reading== ==Further reading==
* {{cite news|url=http://www.mymooneevalley.com.au/news/local/sport/tennis/game-for-anything-young-hopeful-gets-her-chance-at-state-level/708908.aspx|title=Game for anything, young hopeful gets her chance at state level|last=Jenkinson|first=Lance|work=Moonee Valley Weekly|date=27 November 2007|accessdate=6 August 2010}} * {{cite news|url=http://www.mymooneevalley.com.au/news/local/sport/tennis/game-for-anything-young-hopeful-gets-her-chance-at-state-level/708908.aspx|title=Game for anything, young hopeful gets her chance at state level|last=Jenkinson|first=Lance|work=Moonee Valley Weekly|date=27 November 2007|access-date=6 August 2010}}


==External links==
{{Top Australian female singles tennis players}}
* {{WTA}}
* {{ITF}}
* {{Tennis Australia|viktorija-rajicic}} ()


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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian tennis player
| DATE OF BIRTH = 7 April 1994
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Melbourne, Australia
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Australian tennis player

Viktorija Rajicic
Country (sports) Australia
ResidenceMelbourne, Australia
Born (1994-04-07) 7 April 1994 (age 30)
Melbourne
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Turned pro2011
PlaysRight (two-handed backhand)
Prize money$83,151
Singles
Career record114–90
Career titles2 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 279 (28 October 2013)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQ1 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Doubles
Career record53–60
Career titles2 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 299 (10 February 2014)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (2011, 2012, 2013)

Viktorija Rajicic (Serbian: Викторија Рајичић, Viktorija Rajičić, pronounced [ʋǐktoːrija rǎjitʃitɕ]; born 7 April 1994) is an Australian former tennis player.

She turned professional, after playing in the first round of the WTA Tour doubles event at the Sydney International on 9 January 2011. In October 2013, she achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 279.

Career summary

Rajicic who resides in Melbourne was coached by Geoff Guy and Chris Mahony.

She received a wildcard into the girls' singles main draw of the 2009 Australian Open. Later in April, she made it to the final of the Optus 16s Autumn Nationals held at the Valley Recreation Club in Glen Iris, Victoria. In October, she represented Australia in the Junior Fed Cup held at San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

In 2011, Rajicic fell in the first singles qualifying rounds at Sydney and the Australian Open. She played doubles at the Sydney International and the Australian Open but both times lost in the first round of the main draw.

Rajicic started the new season by playing in the qualifying draw of the Sydney International. She defeated Anna Tatishvili in the first round but was beaten by Polona Hercog in the second.

In March 2013, Rajicic won her first title defeating Yurika Sema in the final of Bundaberg in straight sets. In October, she jumped 18 spots to a career-high mark of 290, after reaching the quarterfinals of a $25k event in Perth.

Four years later, in October 2017, she played her last match on the professional circuit.


ITF finals

Singles (2–1)

Legend
$50,000 tournaments
$25,000 tournaments
$10,000 tournaments
Finals by surface
Hard (1–0)
Clay (1–0)
Grass (0–1)
Result No. Date Location Surface Opponent Score
Loss 1. 26 February 2012 Mildura, Australia Grass Australia Ashleigh Barty 1–6, 6–7
Winr 1. 10 March 2013 Sydney, Australia Hard Australia Jessica Moore 5–7, 6–3, 6–2
Win 2. 31 March 2013 Bundaberg, Australia Clay Japan Yurika Sema 6–4, 6–3

Doubles (2–3)

Legend
$25,000 tournaments
$10,000 tournaments
Finals by surface
Hard (0–1)
Clay (2–2)
Result No. Date Location Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 1. May 2010 Bundaberg, Australia Clay Australia Emelyn Starr Australia Marija Mirkovic
Australia Jessica Moore 		3–6, 6–1,
Loss 2. Mar 2013 Ipswich, Australia Hard Australia Storm Sanders Thailand Noppawan Lertcheewakarn
Thailand Varatchaya Wongteanchai 		6–4, 1–6,
Win 1. Jun 2013 Niš, Serbia Clay Bulgaria Viktoriya Tomova Bosnia and Herzegovina Nerma Čaluk
Slovenia Tjaša Šrimpf 		6–1, 6–2
Win 2. Jun 2013 Prokuplje, Serbia Clay Bulgaria Viktoriya Tomova Croatia Ema Mikulčić
Germany Dejana Raickovic 		6–2, 7–5
Loss 3. Jul 2013 Prokuplje, Serbia Clay Bulgaria Viktoriya Tomova North Macedonia Lina Gjorcheska
Bulgaria Dalia Zafirova 		3–6, 0–6

Grand Slam doubles performance timeline

Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# DNQ A NH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
Tournament 2011 2012 2013 W–L
Australian Open 1R 1R 1R 0–3
French Open A A A 0–0
Wimbledon A A A 0–0
US Open A A A 0–0
Win–loss 0–1 0–1 0–1 0–3

References

  1. ^ Viktorija Rajicic at the International Tennis Federation Edit this at Wikidata
  2. Vernuccio, Chris (3 February 2009). "Kooyong's Rajicic has bright lights ahead". Stonnington Leader. Stonnington Leader. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
  3. "Rajicic reaches final". Tennis Australia. 8 April 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
  4. "2009 Junior Davis and Junior Fed Cup World Final". Tennis Australia. 5 October 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2012.

Further reading

External links

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