Inactive

Retired

Ana
Ivanovic

SRB

6' (1.84 m)

Career Stats

Highest Singles Rank

1

09 Jun 08

Singles Titles

15

Won / Lost

480 / 225

Prize Money

$15,510,787

Mother's name is Dragana (lawyer); father's name is Miroslav (businessman); brother, Milos, is four years younger; whole family likes sports, but none played tennis before Ana ... Started playing tennis at age 5 after watching it on TV (in particular Monica Seles), remembering phone number to a local tennis school and begging parents to take her; was given a racquet for her fifth birthday and immediately fell in love with the game ... Best shot is forehand... Sometimes prepared for matches by doing Sudoku in locker room ... Speaks fluent English, Serbian and some Spanish ... Self-described as strong-willed, sensitive, determined and extremely competitive ... Off the court, served as UNICEF National Ambassador to Serbia since 2007, specializing in child safety in schools. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2008 Jerry Diamond WTA Aces Award recognizing off-court participation, the WTA’s Most Improved Player in 2005 and 2007, nominated for U.S. Secretary of State’s 2007 International Women of Courage Award ... Mother to three boys, Luca, Leon and Teo.

Plays

Right-Handed

Career High

1

Height

6' (1.84 m)

Birthday

Nov 6, 1987 November 6, 1987

Birthplace

Belgrade, Serbia

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Winner (15): 2014 - Auckland, Monterrey, Birmingham, Tokyo [Pan Pacific]; 2011 - Bali; 2010 - Linz, Bali; 2008 - Indian Wells, Roland Garros, Linz; 2007 - Berlin, Los Angeles, Luxembourg; 2006 - Montréal; 2005 - Canberra.
Finalist (8): 2015 - Brisbane; 2014 - Stuttgart, Cincinnati; 2013 - Linz; 2009 - Indian Wells; 2008 - Australian Open; 2007 - Tokyo [Pan Pacific], Roland Garros.

DOUBLES
Finalist (1): 2006 - 's-Hertogenbosch (w/Kirilenko).

ADDITIONAL
Serbian Fed Cup Team, 2006, 2008-15; Serbian Olympic Team, 2012, 2016.

Ivanovic signs on for Luxembourg legends

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Ivanovic, Black, Pennetta included on Hall of Fame ballot

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Ana Ivanovic - 2014 WTA Finals

Happy New Year! Players ring in 2023 from Australia, New Zealand

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We mean business: How Ana Ivanovic created and grew her cosmetic business

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Social Buzz: Halep’s new hardware, Swiatek sets sail

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Legends send love to Linz on 30th anniversary

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Ivanovic offers insights on Swiatek, Serena, moms and more

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