Bojana Jovanovski Petrović facts for kids
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Jovanovski at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships
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| Country (sports) |  Serbia |
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| Residence | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Born | 31 December 1991 Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Turned pro | 2007 |
| Retired | 2021 (last match in 2018) |
| Plays | Right–handed (two–handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$ 2,195,549 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 268–211 (55.95%) |
| Career titles | 2 WTA, 1 WTA 125 |
| Highest ranking | No. 32 (4 August 2014) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 4R (2013) |
| French Open | 3R (2013) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2014) |
| US Open | 2R (2012, 2013, 2015) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 18–53 (25.35%) |
| Career titles | 4 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 203 (3 November 2014) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2013) |
| French Open | 1R (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2014) |
| US Open | 1R (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2014) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | F (2012), record 6–11 |
Bojana Jovanovski Petrović (born Bojana Jovanovski on 31 December 1991) is a former professional tennis player from Serbia. She was known for her powerful style of play.
During her career, Bojana won two singles titles on the WTA Tour. She also won one WTA 125 singles title. Her highest singles ranking was world No. 32, which she reached on 4 August 2014. In doubles, her best ranking was No. 203 on 3 November 2014. Bojana also played for the Serbia Fed Cup team, helping her country reach the final in 2012.
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Becoming a Tennis Star
Starting Young: Bojana's Early Days
Bojana Jovanovski started playing tennis when she was seven years old. She trained at the Red Star Tennis Club. By age 12, she had already won the Serbian national championships for players under 14. She also reached the finals for players under 16.
Junior Tournaments and Grand Slams
Bojana became a professional player in 2006. She played her first junior tournament in Pančevo, Serbia. In 2007, she won junior events in Città di Santa Croce. She also reached the finals in Prato and Milano.
Bojana competed in many junior Grand Slam tournaments. Her best result was at Wimbledon in 2007, where she reached the quarterfinals. In 2008, she reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and Wimbledon again. Her highest junior ranking was world number 5 in April 2008.
Bojana's Professional Journey
First Steps: 2006–2009
Bojana began her professional career on the ITF Circuit in 2006. In 2008, she won her first ITF title in Prokuplje, Serbia. She won two more ITF titles that year. She continued to play on the ITF Circuit in 2009, reaching several semifinals.
WTA Tour Debut: 2010
In 2010, Bojana played in the qualification tournament for the Australian Open. She then received a special invitation, called a wildcard, to play in the main part of the Malaysian Open. This was her first time playing on the main WTA Tour. She won her first match there but lost in the second round.
Bojana also played for the Serbia Fed Cup team in 2010. She won a singles match against Slovakia. She continued to play in WTA Tour events, even beating former world No. 5, Anna Chakvetadze, at the Warsaw Open. At Wimbledon, she won her first-round match. By the end of 2010, Bojana was the youngest player in the top 100 of the WTA rankings. She also won her fourth ITF title in Pune, India.
Breakthrough Year: 2011
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Bojana started 2011 strong, reaching her first WTA Tour semifinal at the Sydney International. She played well at the Australian Open, reaching the second round. For the Serbia Fed Cup team, she won both of her singles matches against Canada, helping Serbia move forward.
In March 2011, Bojana received the Heart Award for her great performances for her country. She continued to play in big tournaments, even facing world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki at the Madrid Open.
First WTA Title: 2012
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Bojana continued to represent Serbia in the Fed Cup in 2012, helping her team reach the semifinals. Her biggest achievement in 2012 was winning her first WTA Tour title at the Baku Cup in Azerbaijan. She played a fantastic tournament, winning against Julia Cohen in the final.
Later that year, she reached the semifinals of the Texas Open. She also made it to the second round of the US Open. The Serbian Fed Cup team, including Bojana, was honored with the Award of Olympic Committee of Serbia as Women's Team of the Year for their success in 2012.
Grand Slam Success: 2013
Bojana had her best Grand Slam performance at the Australian Open in 2013. She reached the fourth round, which is a great achievement in tennis. She also won her second WTA Tour title at the Tashkent Open.
In September 2013, she won another title at the WTA 125 event in Ningbo, China. She finished the season strongly, reaching the quarterfinals in Luxembourg.
Battling Injuries: 2014-2015
In 2014, Bojana faced challenges due to a wrist injury. Despite this, she had a memorable win at Wimbledon, defeating the eighth seed Victoria Azarenka to reach the third round. This was her fourth win against a top-10 player. She also reached another final at the Baku Cup.
In 2015, Bojana continued to struggle with injuries. She managed to win some matches, including a notable victory against Madison Keys at the Italian Open.
Surgery and Comeback Attempts: 2016–2021
By 2016, her wrist and shoulder injuries became very serious. She played only a few matches that year, losing in the first round each time. In July 2016, Bojana decided to have surgery to try and continue her tennis career. She spent a long time recovering and rehabilitating.
After more than a year, she started training again in 2017. She aimed to return to the court in early 2018. In January 2018, Bojana played her first tournament after almost two years away. However, she lost in the first round of qualifying. On 28 November 2018, she announced her retirement from professional tennis.
In November 2020, Bojana became eligible to play again. However, it was announced in November 2021 that she would retire for good without playing any comeback matches.
How Bojana Played Tennis
Bojana Jovanovski was known as an aggressive baseline player. This means she liked to hit the ball hard from the back of the court. Her favorite shot was her forehand. She also preferred playing on hard court surfaces. She used Head rackets and wore Adidas sports gear.
Bojana's Life Off the Court
Bojana was born to her father Zoran, who was a football player, and her mother Snežana. She also has a sister named Viktorija. Her father introduced her to tennis when she was seven. Bojana looked up to Maria Sharapova because she was an aggressive player with a strong personality. Bojana is good friends with fellow Serbian tennis player Jelena Janković. She speaks both Serbian and English fluently.
Awards and Recognition
- 2011 – Fed Cup Heart Award (for her great performances in the Fed Cup)
- 2012 – Award of Olympic Committee of Serbia for Women's Team of the Year (as part of the Serbia Fed Cup team)
Images for kids
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Bojana Jovanovski at the 2012 US Open
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Bojana Jovanovski at the 2014 French Open
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See also
In Spanish: Bojana Jovanovski para niños
