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Jelena JankovicSerbian tennis player.
Date of Birth: 28.02.1985
Country:  Serbia_Place of residence: Belgrade, Serbia_Date of birth: February 28, 1985 (23 years old)_Place of |
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Biography of Elena Jankovic
Early Life and CareerElena Jankovic is a Serbian tennis player who was born on February 28, 1985 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. She began her tennis career in 2000 and quickly rose through the ranks. In 2006, she reached the semi-finals of the U.S. Open, which propelled her into the top 15 of the WTA rankings.
Rise to Prominence
Jankovic continued to excel in the following years. In early 2007, she reached the semi-finals of the Roland Garros and achieved a career-high ranking of 3rd in the world. She also had success in doubles, winning Wimbledon in 2007 with partner Jamie Murray.
International Success
In 2008, Jankovic started the year strong by reaching the finals of the Hopman Cup alongside Novak Djokovic. She followed that up with impressive runs to the semi-finals of the Australian Open and Roland Garros. Prior to the Beijing Olympics, she surpassed her fellow Serbian player Ana Ivanovic and became the 18th female tennis player to hold the world number one ranking.
End of Year Rankings
Jankovic's consistent performances throughout the years are reflected in her end-of-year rankings:
- 2007: 3rd
- 2006: 12th
- 2005: 22nd
- 2004: 28th
- 2003: 85th
- 2002: 194th
- 2001: 361st
Personal Life
Jankovic currently resides in Belgrade, Serbia. She is right-handed and has a two-handed backhand. Standing at 177 cm tall and weighing 59 kg, she has made over USD 4,972,262 in prize money throughout her career. In addition to her success on the court, Jankovic represented Serbia in the 2008 Olympic Games.
