Nika Ožegović
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 on WTA rankings is No. 131, on 9 July 2007 in singles; and No. 193, on 9 October 2006 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 | 0 WTA, 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 | 0 WTA, 3 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 193 (9 October 2006) |
She retired from professional tennis in 2011, and had a comeback in September 2014 for only one ITF tournament in Bol, Croatia.
ITF Circuit finals
Singles: 11 (5–6)
| Legend |
|---|
| $100,000 tournaments |
| $75,000 tournaments |
| $50,000 tournaments |
| $25,000 tournaments |
| $10,000 tournaments |
| 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(4–7), 6–0, 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 27 April 2003 | Hvar, Croatia | Clay | Lucija Krezelj |
6–2, 6–7(1–7), 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(6–8), 7–6(7–4), 6–7(4–7) |
| 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(2–7) |
| 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: 6 (3–3)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 30 April 2004 | Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Clay | %253B_Flag_of_Serbia_and_Montenegro_(2003%E2%80%932006).svg.png.webp){kind=small} Borka Majstorović |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} 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(3–7) |
| 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
- "Níka". Hrvatski jezični portal (in Serbo-Croatian). Retrieved 2018-03-18.
Níka
- "Verònika". Hrvatski jezični portal (in Serbo-Croatian). Retrieved 2018-03-18.
Nȉka
- "òžeći". Hrvatski jezični portal (in Serbo-Croatian). Retrieved 2018-03-18.
Òžegović (Ožégović)
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