WTA Tour
Polona Hercog
#224
WTA World Ranking - 344 pts
Next Match
1st RoundClay
Player Archetype
👑 The Complete Package
Elite across every dimension - dominant serve, elite return game, and the mental toughness to close out tight matches. These players impose their will regardless of surface or opponent style.
Elite serve & returnHigh BP conversionAll-surface dominanceClutch performer
Strong against
🏃 Pusher84%
⚙️ Grinder68%
Weak against
🎯 Baseliner48%
🏹 Frontrunner49%
Player Overview
Age
35
Height
5'12" (182 cm)
Plays
Right-Handed
Career-High Ranking
#224 (2026-10-12)
Record 2015-2026
121
Wins
141
Losses
46.2%
Win %
1
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27/20 | 21/16 | 6/3 | 0/1 |
| 2025 | 10/7 | 7/5 | 3/2 | - |
| 2024 | 3/3 | 3/3 | - | - |
| 2023 | 6/6 | 6/6 | - | - |
| 2021 | 8/21 | 2/8 | 6/11 | 0/2 |
| 2020 | 6/11 | 5/8 | 1/3 | - |
| 2019 | 18/20 | 8/4 | 6/13 | 4/3 |
| 2018 | 14/19 | 9/6 | 4/10 | 1/3 |
| 2017 | 2/2 | 0/1 | - | 2/1 |
| 2016 | 10/16 | 9/7 | 1/7 | 0/2 |
| 2015 | 18/23 | 7/6 | 10/15 | 1/2 |
| Career | 122/148 | 77/70 | 37/64 | 8/14 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (8 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match2.8
Double Faults / Match3.1
Avg 1st Serve106 mph
Max Serve Speed114 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match9.0
Unforced Errors / Match19.0
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 251 serve-stat matches
Polona Hercog has served 3+ aces in 48.2% of career matches and 5+ aces in 21.5%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 89% | 223/251 |
| 3 or more | 48% | 121/251 |
| 5 or more | 22% | 54/251 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 2/251 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/251 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/251 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 96% | 241/251 |
| 2 or more | 85% | 213/251 |
| 3 or more | 65% | 164/251 |
| 5 or more | 28% | 71/251 |
| 8 or more | 5% | 12/251 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 3/251 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 64% | 172/267 |
| 3 Sets | 36% | 95/267 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 31% | 82/267 |
| 2-1 | 15% | 40/267 |
| 1-2 | 21% | 55/267 |
| 0-2 | 34% | 90/267 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 48% | 129/267 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 49% | 130/267 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 42% | 40/95 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLLWWL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | W50 Burgas | 1st Round | Alena Kovackova | Clay | 46 36 | L |
| Oct 2, 2026 | W75 Quinta do Lago | Quarterfinals | Lisa Pigato | Hard | 57 64 26 | L |
| Oct 1, 2026 | W75 Quinta do Lago | 2nd Round | Naiktha Bains | Hard | 63 26 63 | W |
| Sep 30, 2026 | W75 Quinta do Lago | 1st Round | Ayana Akli | Hard | 62 57 62 | W |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Tolentino Open - Tolentino | 1st Round | Leyre Romero Gormaz | Clay | 76 16 67 | L |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Zavarovalnica Triglav - Ljubljana | 1st Round | Julie Struplova | Clay | 67 26 | L |
| Aug 25, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round Qualifying | Moyuka Uchijima | Hard | 36 36 | L |
| Jul 29, 2026 | W100 Gran Canaria-Maspalomas | 1st Round | Laura Pigossi | Clay | 16 36 | L |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Generali Open Ladies - Kitzbuhel | 2nd Round | Jeline Vandromme | Clay | L | |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Generali Open Ladies - Kitzbuhel | 1st Round | Dalila Jakupovic | Clay | 62 26 64 | W |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Polona Hercog FAQ
Polona Hercog is ranked #224 on the WTA tour with 344 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #224, reached in 2026.
Polona Hercog is from Slovenia.
Polona Hercog is listed at 6'0" (182 cm).
Polona Hercog is 35 years old.
Polona Hercog has a win-loss record since 2015 of 121-141 (46% win rate). That includes 1 WTA title.
Polona Hercog: 1 WTA singles title and a career-high ranking of #224 in 2026.
Polona Hercog's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 77-70 record (52%). Surface splits: hard 37-64 (37%), clay 77-70 (52%), and grass 8-14 (36%).
Polona Hercog has won 3 of the last 10 completed matches (30%). The current run is 2 straight losses.
Polona Hercog is scheduled to face Madalena Matias at Lisboa Belem Open - Lisbon on Oct 13, 2026.
Polona Hercog plays next on Oct 13, 2026 at Lisboa Belem Open - Lisbon (1st Round, clay courts), against Madalena Matias. Scheduled times move, so check the match page for the latest.
Polona Hercog's most-played opponents are Caroline Garcia (5 meetings, 1-4), Timea Babos (4 meetings, 3-1), and Misaki Doi (4 meetings, 2-2).