A new chapter for andrea lola popovic
A defining moment has arrived in the career of rising junior tennis star Andrea Lola Popovic.
This week, the French U-16 No.1 officially turned professional, marking her entry onto the global women’s tennis pathway after earning her first three WTA ranking points—the benchmark that opens the door to professional tournament competition worldwide.
It is a milestone every aspiring player works toward, and one that signals the beginning of a new phase: higher stakes, global competition, and the long road of building a professional career on tour.
What turning professional really means
In women’s tennis, ranking points are the currency of progress. Earned through match wins in professional tournaments, WTA points determine who gets into events, how players move up the rankings, and who earns the opportunity to compete on bigger stages.
By securing her first three WTA points through the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour, Andrea Lola is now formally listed on the professional ranking system. This allows her to appear on entry lists for ITF and WTA-pathway tournaments, with acceptance determined by ranking position and tournament cut-off dates.
From promise to the professional stage
Andrea’s transition follows steady progression through the international junior circuit before stepping into professional-level competition. Her recent ITF performances provided the breakthrough results required to formalise her move into the professional ranks.
Turning professional brings a shift in every aspect of a player’s career: tougher competition, increased travel, greater visibility, and the daily challenge of performing in a global arena. It also marks the point where a career is no longer about promise alone, but about consistency, resilience, and growth.
The road ahead
Now officially competing as a professional, Andrea will continue building her ranking through international ITF and WTA-pathway events, focusing on development, experience, and long-term progression on the women’s tour.
Each tournament, match, and ranking milestone will shape the next chapter of her career, one built step by step on the professional stage.
This is the start of something bigger.
About Andrea Lola Popovic
Andrea Lola Popovic is a 15-year-old French professional tennis player. She officially turned professional after earning her first WTA ranking points and is focused on building her career on the global women’s tennis circuit.
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