Anna Zuka
Anna's Story
Anna is a 19-year-old Irish padel player on a mission to compete at the highest level of the sport. As Ireland's youngest highest ranked female international padel player, she brings a competitive mindset, tactical astuteness and technical prowess to every match.
Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, and Anna is at the forefront of its rise in Ireland. Competing across Irish, UK and International circuits to sharpen her game against the best.
With a scientific approach to training, Anna is building the physical and mental foundation for a long professional career.
Anna's Padel Journey: Road to Pro
2024
Drawing on the skills she developed in other sports, Anna adapted quickly to padel and soon climbed to No. 6 in the Irish rankings.
2025
Anna firmly established herself as part of Ireland's No. 1 pairing at the European Championships, winning two of her three matches.
She ended the year ranked No. 2 in Ireland and reached a world ranking of 984 in November 2025.
2026
Anna started the year in outstanding form, winning the highest-prize-money tournament ever staged in Ireland without dropping a set.
She then represented Ireland as part of the No. 1 pairing at the Four Nations, defeating the Welsh and Scottish top pairs convincingly and pushing England's No. 1 pair all the way in a narrow defeat.
Partners
Anna was delighted to sign with Team HEAD Ireland as a brand ambassador in April 2026.
Through this partnership, Team HEAD Ireland is providing Anna with rackets, clothing, footwear, bags, and balls to support her development on her road to becoming a professional player.
Could this be you?
Would you like to partner with Anna on her road-to-pro journey?
Get in touch to explore partnership opportunities and support Anna as she works towards becoming Ireland's first female professional padel player.
Email us now! annazukapadel@gmail.com