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
Anna quickly learned to adapt her skills from her sports and excel at padel, quickly rising to no 6 in the Irish rankings.
2025
Anna Firmly esblished herself as no 1 pair for the IRish team at the Europeans finishing with 2 wins out of 3.
Anna finished the year number 2 in the Irish Rankings
She achieved a world ranking of 984 in Nov 2025
2026
Anna began the year winning the tournamnet with the most prize money ever in Ireland without dropping a set.
Anna also played at no 1 pair in the 4Nations and beat the Welsh & Scottish pair convincingly while losting narrowly to the no 1 English pair.
Current Sponsors
In 2026 Head were delighted to sign the number 2 ranked Irish padel player.
Head are providing Anna with rackets, clothing for matches, practice, footwear, bags and balls to help with her coaching.
Could this be you?
Could you be Anna's next sponsor?
Get in touch to discuss options and help Anna with her journey as Ireland's first female, professional padel player.