Ana Ivanović
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Ana Ivanović (Serbian: Ана Ивановић listen (help·info)) born 6 November 1987) is a Serbian former profesional tennis player.[6] She was the number 1 player for 12 weeks from June to September 2008.[7] She won the French Open in 2008 and came second there in 2007. She also came second at the Australian Open in 2008. She has also played tennis for Serbia in the international tournament called the Fed Cup.
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Native name | Ана Ивановић Ana Ivanović |
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Country (sports) | Serbia and Montenegro (2004–2006)[1][2] Serbia (2006–2016) |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois[3] |
Born | (1987-11-06) 6 November 1987 (age 36) Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia |
Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)[4][5] |
Turned pro | 17 August 2003 |
Retired | 28 December 2016 |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $15,510,787 |
Official website | Official website |
Singles | |
Career record | 480–225 (68.09%) |
Career titles | 15 WTA, 5 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 1 (9 June 2008) |
Grand Slam Singles results | |
Australian Open | F (2008) |
French Open | W (2008) |
Wimbledon | SF (2007) |
US Open | QF (2012) |
Other tournaments | |
Tour Finals | SF (2007) |
Olympic Games | 3R (2012) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 30–35 |
Highest ranking | No. 50 (25 September 2006) |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
French Open | 1R (2005, 2007) |
Wimbledon | 3R (2005) |
US Open | 3R (2006) |
Mixed doubles | |
Career record | 2–2 |
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (2006) |
French Open | 2R (2005) |
US Open | 1R (2011) |
Other mixed doubles tournaments | |
Olympic Games | 1R (2012) |
Team competitions | |
Fed Cup | F (2012), record 20–9 |
Hopman Cup | F (2013) |
Ivanović is tall, and is famous for the way she plays. She is best known for her powerful serve. Although she is Serbian, Ivanović currently lives in Basel, Switzerland. As of January 2015, she has earned over $13 million during her tennis career. Outside tennis, she is interested in clothes and fashion, and is an ambassador for the worldwide charity for children, UNICEF.[8]
In December 2016, Ivanović announced her retirement from pro tennis.[9][10]