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From Croatia to Nevada to Connecticut, learn about Tea Pejic’s journey to reach a Nationals championship.

Facts

Hometown: Zagreb, Croatia

Current Home: Stamford, CT

Tennis Career: Started at age 7. Played at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Coached (assistant) at the University of Nevada, Reno. Joined the WTA Tour, but then Covid-19 hit.

Paddle Career: Currently ranked #2 with Bea Lopez—they have won 2 APTA Tour events this season so far, and were 2025 Women’s Nationals finalists. Last year was Tea’s first full season on the Tour.

Strengths: “My forehand drive and the ability to basically get every single ball back.”

Goals: “To keep enjoying the game, play better and better, win some big tournaments, and give it our best shot at Nationals.”

Bonus Fact: She played on Team Croatia at the 2025 Pickleball World Cup in October, with paddle greats Sven Burus and Aila Main.