She began playing table tennis in 2008 in Croatia. Before her accident, she played volleyball. During her rehabilitation, Croatian Para table tennis player Helena Dretar Karic encouraged her to try table tennis. Initially, she was not convinced but later joined a club in Split after an invitation from the club president.

Professional Debut and Training

She made her debut for Croatia in 2009 in Budapest, Hungary. She trains four times a day under the guidance of national coach Mirela Sikoronja Ivancin. Her right hand is her playing hand. Her husband and coach are significant influences on her career.

Achievements and Awards

She has received numerous accolades throughout her career. She was named Female Para Athlete of the Year for 2023 in Zagreb, Croatia. She also received this title for 2022 and 2018 from the Croatian Paralympic Committee. In 2017, she received the Franjo Bucar State Award for Sport from the Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Sports.

In 2016, she was awarded the Order of Danica Hrvatska with the face of Franjo Bucar by the president of Croatia. She and her doubles partner Helena Dretar Karic were named Team of the Year for 2023 and 2021 by the Croatian Paralympic Committee. The pair also received the award for Best Team of the 20 years between 2000 and 2020.

Personal Life and Philosophy

She met her husband Kristijan Vincetic at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. They understand each other well due to their shared experiences as top athletes. Her life philosophy is that nothing happens by chance; everything has a reason. Overcoming her accident has been her biggest achievement.

Future Ambitions

Looking ahead, she aims to win a singles medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Her hero is Croatian tennis player Goran Ivanisevic.

Her journey from volleyball to becoming a top Para table tennis player is inspiring. With continued dedication and support from her family and coach, she looks forward to achieving more milestones in her career.