Ema Bubalo

Photo by: Lilah Micou, CU Athletics

AT COLORADO
2024-25 (So.)

Bubalo finished singles competition with 14 wins across all positions except No. 1, filling in for teammate injuries during the season.
In tournament play, Bubalo secured eight singles wins, going undefeated at the Florida Gulf Coast invitational and 3-1 at the ITA Mountain Regional.
Bubalo is one-half of the first ITA regional champion doubles team in CU history, securing 19 doubles wins with partner Anya Nelson.
Bubalo began the doubles season with a 13-game winning streak that continued until the Fall NCAA Championship round of 16.
Against ranked opponents, Bubalo and partner Nelson secured two victories against a No. 54 and No. 89 ranked team.
Finished the season ranked No. 3 in the region in doubles with partner Nelson.

2023-24 (Fr.)

After not playing in the fall due to injury, Bubalo got her first college action in the spring, playing almost exclusively in doubles.
Finished the season with a 12-6 record in doubles going 11-6 at No. 3 and 1-0 at No. 2.
Joined the rankings at No. 70 for doubles pairings with partner Anya Nelson.
Consistently in the national doubles rankings throughout the season.

Prior To CU

Ranked as high as 226 by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in the junior rankings.
Played for Croatia in the U14 and U18 teams in the Summer Cups.
Played and competed in tournaments for Tennis Club Split 1950 since age 12.

High School

In The Classroom

Personal

Why Colorado?

“I chose Colorado because the coach is great, and the team has a positive vibe. The university has great academics and a good balance between school and tennis. The atmosphere in Colorado feels very nice with good people.”