Jelena Janković
Tennis Player with Grand Slam success
Born
February 28th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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A professional tennis player from Serbia, achieved significant success on the WTA Tour and became the world No. 1 in singles in 2008. Competed at a high level throughout the mid-2000s and 2010s, securing her place among the elite players in the sport. Reached the finals of the 2008 US Open, showcasing her skills against top competitors. Contributed to the Serbian national team in the Fed Cup and was instrumental in leading the team to victory in 2011. Demonstrated versatility on different surfaces, achieving multiple titles and ranking highly in doubles as well.
Achieved world No. 1 singles ranking in 2008
Reached the finals of the 2008 US Open
Won the 2011 Fed Cup with Serbia
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