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Ana Ivanovic
Singles
Ivanović at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships
Native name	Ана Ивановић Ana Ivanović
Country (sports)	Serbia and Montenegro (2004–2006) Serbia (2006–2016)
Residence	Belgrade, Serbia
Born	(1987-11-06) 6 November 1987 (age 37) Belgrade, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Turned pro	17 August 2003
Retired	28 December 2016
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money	US$15,510,787 39th in all-time rankings
Career record	480–225 (68.09%)
Career titles	15
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 (46.15%)
Career titles	0
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	2–3
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)

Ana Schweinsteiger (born Ivanovic on November 6, 1987) is a former professional tennis player from Serbia. She was a huge star in the sport, reaching the rank of world No. 1 for 12 weeks in 2008.

Ivanovic won 15 major singles titles during her career. Her biggest victory was winning the 2008 French Open. She also reached the finals of the 2007 French Open and the 2008 Australian Open. Known for her powerful and aggressive playing style, she was a tough opponent for everyone on the court.

After reaching the top, Ivanovic faced some challenges and her ranking dropped. However, she made a strong comeback in 2014, returning to the top 5 in the world. She retired from tennis in December 2016, saying she could no longer play at the high level she expected of herself.

Early Life and Beginnings
Professional Career
Playing Style
Grand Slam Finals
Personal Life
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Early Life and Beginnings

Ana Ivanovic was born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (now Serbia). Her mother, Dragana, is a lawyer, and her father, Miroslav, is a businessman. They both supported her tennis career from the beginning. She also has a younger brother named Miloš.

Ivanovic decided she wanted to play tennis when she was just five years old. She saw fellow Yugoslav player Monica Seles on TV and was inspired. She even memorized the phone number of a local tennis school from a commercial to get started.

Her childhood was not always easy. During the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, she had to practice early in the mornings to stay safe. In the winter, she even trained in an empty swimming pool because there were no proper tennis courts available. When she was 13, she moved to Basel, Switzerland, for better training and coaching.

Professional Career

A Rising Star (2004–2006)

Ivanovic quickly showed her talent. By the age of 18, she was already defeating top players like Svetlana Kuznetsova and Amélie Mauresmo. In 2005, she won her first professional singles title at the Canberra International. She finished that year ranked No. 16 in the world.

In 2006, she won the Rogers Cup in Montreal, a major tournament. This victory helped her win the United States Open Series, which is a series of summer tournaments leading up to the US Open. She was becoming one of the most exciting young players in tennis.

World No. 1 and French Open Champion (2007–2008)

Ivanovic celebrating her win at the 2008 French Open

The year 2007 was a big one for Ivanovic. She reached her first Grand Slam final at the 2007 French Open, where she lost to the world No. 1, Justine Henin. She also made it to the semifinals of Wimbledon. These amazing results pushed her into the world's top 10 for the first time.

Her greatest achievement came in 2008. She reached the final of the 2008 Australian Open, where she lost to Maria Sharapova. But a few months later, at the 2008 French Open, she defeated Dinara Safina in the final to win her first and only Grand Slam title. With this victory, Ana Ivanovic became the No. 1 ranked female tennis player in the world.

Struggles and a Strong Comeback (2009–2014)

After reaching the top, Ivanovic found it hard to deal with all the attention. For a few years, her performance declined, and her ranking fell. It was a difficult time in her career, and she dropped as low as No. 65 in 2010.

However, Ivanovic never gave up. In 2012, she reached the quarterfinals of the US Open, showing she could still compete at a high level.

Her big comeback happened in 2014. She won four tournaments that year, including the Auckland Open and the Pan Pacific Open. Her fantastic season helped her qualify for the WTA Finals, a tournament for the top eight players in the world. She finished the year ranked No. 5, proving she was back among the best.

Final Years and Retirement (2015–2016)

In 2015, Ivanovic reached the semifinals of the French Open, her first Grand Slam semifinal in seven years. It was a great moment that showed her fighting spirit.

She continued to play in 2016, but injuries made it difficult for her to compete at her best. In December 2016, at the age of 29, she announced her retirement from professional tennis. She said it was time to move on to a new chapter in her life.

Playing Style

Ivanovic was known for her aggressive style of play. She liked to control the game from the baseline, hitting powerful shots to win points quickly.

Forehand: Her forehand was one of the best in women's tennis. It was a flat, powerful shot that she used to hit many winners.
Serve: She had a very fast serve, once hitting a speed of 124.9 mph (201 km/h).
Surfaces: Ivanovic played well on all court surfaces, but she was especially good on clay courts. The slower speed of clay gave her more time to set up her powerful shots.

Grand Slam Finals

A Grand Slam is one of the four most important tennis tournaments in the world.

Result	Year	Championship	Surface	Opponent	Score
Runner-up	2007	French Open	Clay	Justine Henin	1–6, 2–6
Runner-up	2008	Australian Open	Hard	Maria Sharapova	5–7, 3–6
Winner	2008	French Open	Clay	Dinara Safina	6–4, 6–3

Personal Life

Besides tennis, Ivanovic became a UNICEF National Ambassador for Serbia in 2007. She focused on helping with education and protecting children.

In September 2014, she began dating German soccer star Bastian Schweinsteiger. They got married on July 12, 2016, in Venice, Italy. The couple has three sons, born in 2018, 2019, and 2023.

In 2025, it was reported that Ivanovic and Schweinsteiger had separated.