Tomislav Pucar: the near-two-metre Croatian in the world top 30
Tomislav Pucar is a Croatian table tennis player born in 1996, a right-handed shakehand player standing 1.99 m. He won the European U21 title in 2017 and bronze at the 2019 European Games. In October 2026 he is world No. 26.
Tomislav Pucar is Croatia's top table tennis player and one of the tallest on tour. He has been among the world's best 30 for years. This page covers Pucar's career, titles and playing style.
Who is Tomislav Pucar
Tomislav Pucar was born on 26 January 1996 in Pula, Croatia. He is right-handed and plays the shakehand grip. He is 1.99 m tall and plays for TTC RhönSprudel Fulda-Maberzell in the German Bundesliga.
Tomislav Pucar's titles
| Competition | Results |
|---|---|
| European U21 | Singles gold in 2017, at the inaugural event |
| European Games | Singles bronze in 2019 |
| European Championships | Team bronze in 2014 |
| European Youth | Mixed doubles gold in 2014 |
| Croatian championships | Four consecutive singles titles, the latest in March 2025 |
| Ranking | No. 26 in October 2026 |
Career highlights
In February 2017, Pucar won the men's singles at the first European U21 Championships, in Sochi. In 2019 he took bronze at the European Games. In March 2025 he won his fourth straight Croatian title in Vrsar, beating Andrej Gaćina 4-2 in the final. In October 2026 he is world No. 26. See the table tennis world ranking.
Playing style
Pucar plays the shakehand grip and stands out for his height. See the difference between the grips and the playing styles. What defines him:
- A 1.99 m frame, giving unusual reach over the table.
- European experience, with medals at junior and senior level.
- Bundesliga routine, one of the strongest leagues in the world.
Recent results on the tour
| Year | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 9 |
| Total | 8 | 9 |
| L | WTT Champions Montpellier 2026 2026-10-28 | Men's singles Round of 32 | Togami Shunsuke JPN vs Tomislav Pucar CRO 3-1 11-9, 11-7, 6-11, 11-6 |
| L | China Smash 2026 2026-10-08 | Men's singles Round of 16 | Felix Lebrun FRA vs Tomislav Pucar CRO 3-0 11-9, 12-10, 11-5 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-06 | Men's singles Round of 32 | Tomislav Pucar CRO vs Darius Movileanu ROU 3-1 4-11, 11-5, 12-10, 11-8 |
| W | China Smash 2026 2026-10-04 | Men's singles Round of 64 | Tomislav Pucar CRO vs Manush Shah IND 3-2 9-11, 4-11, 14-12, 12-10, 11-8 |
| L | WTT Star Contender Astana 2026 - President’s Cup 2026-09-19 | Men's singles Round of 16 | Tomislav Pucar CRO vs Yoshiyama Ryoichi JPN 2-3 7-11, 11-7, 6-11, 11-7, 11-13 |
| W | WTT Star Contender Astana 2026 - President’s Cup 2026-09-18 | Men's singles Round of 32 | Tomislav Pucar CRO vs Fanbo Meng GER 3-0 11-9, 11-8, 11-8 |
| L | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-10 | Men's singles Round of 16 | Tomislav Pucar CRO vs Hugo Calderano BRA 1-3 11-6, 7-11, 6-11, 3-11 |
| W | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-09 | Men's singles Round of 32 | Tomislav Pucar CRO vs Adrien Rassenfosse BEL 3-1 11-5, 11-4, 5-11, 11-8 |
Source: WTT official results. Updated October 31, 2026. worldtabletennis.com
Frequently asked questions
Who is Tomislav Pucar?
He is a Croatian player born in 1996 in Pula, right-handed, using the shakehand grip.
How tall is Tomislav Pucar?
He is 1.99 m tall.
What is Tomislav Pucar's ranking?
In October 2026 he is world No. 26 in the WTT rankings.
Did Tomislav Pucar win an Olympic medal?
No. His main results are the 2017 European U21 title and bronze at the 2019 European Games.