Ajla Tomljanovic is feeling optimistic, regardless of her Australian Open 2024 singles marketing campaign ending within the second spherical.

“I really feel like I must be indignant, however I’m actually chilled as a result of it didn’t really feel like I did one thing loopy incorrect,” the 30-year-old stated after dropping to world No.10 Jelena Ostapenko in three units.

“I truly really feel like I can be taught lots from this match.”

After profitable solely seven factors in a one-sided opening set, a gritty Tomljanovic managed to increase the encounter to a deciding set.

“I’m happy with the truth that after a tricky, I don’t know, it was like 20 minutes first set, I nonetheless fought again,” she stated.

“At one level I used to be simply swinging so arduous as a result of there was no approach to defend these balls that she hits.

“Ultimately it was just some factors right here or there.”

Presently ranked No.271 and contesting solely her seventh event in her return from knee surgical procedure final January, Tomljanovic understands persistence is necessary.

“After I do suppose again to 12 months in the past, I simply really feel fortunate that I’m right here as a result of nothing is granted when you undergo one thing like that,” she acknowledged.

“I’m fairly proud of the place I’m at and the way I’ve responded beneath stress actually, as a result of as a lot as I’m type of coming again, I did count on myself to play nicely.

“I undoubtedly suppose I simply want extra courtroom time and it’ll come in some unspecified time in the future … I really feel like I’m heading in the right direction, however I’ve to maintain working.”

Tomljanovic’s consideration now turns to her Australian Open 2024 ladies’s doubles marketing campaign alongside fellow Australian Daria Saville.

The wildcards tackle the No.2 seeds, world No.2 Elise Mertens and world No.6 Hsieh Su-wei, within the second spherical later in the present day.

“I’m actually hungry simply to maintain enjoying as a result of my physique is holding up nicely and I’m tremendous blissful about that,” Tomljanovic stated.

“I’m nonetheless in doubles, so the dream shouldn’t be over but.”