Ana Ivanovic

Ana Ivanovic, born on November 6, 1987, is a Serbian former professional tennis player and model who captivated the world with her powerful game and remarkable achievements on the court. She made her WTA Tour debut in 2004 and quickly rose through the ranks, defeating established players like Svetlana Kuznetsova and Amélie Mauresmo by the age of 18.

Her career reached a pinnacle in 2008 when she won the French Open, securing her place as the world No. 1 in women's singles for twelve weeks. This victory marked a significant milestone, but maintaining that level of success proved challenging, as she struggled to reach the quarterfinals in her next seventeen major appearances, even dropping to No. 65 in the rankings by July 2010.

However, Ivanovic demonstrated resilience, rebounding in 2012 by reaching the US Open quarterfinals and finishing the year in the top fifteen. Her comeback continued in 2014, where she won four titles, qualified for the WTA Finals, and ended the year ranked No. 5 in the world. In 2015, she made headlines again by reaching a major semifinal for the first time in seven years at the French Open.

Known for her aggressive style and impressive forehand, which Nadia Petrova described as the best, Ivanovic earned over fifteen million dollars in prize money throughout her career. In December 2016, she announced her retirement from professional tennis, leaving behind a legacy that includes being named one of the '30 Legends of Women's Tennis' by Time and being featured on the list of 'Top 100 Greatest Players Ever' by Matthew Cronin.