Jovana Jović facts for kids
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Jović at the 2016 Wimbledon
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| Full name | Jovana Jović |
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| Country (sports) |  Serbia |
| Born | 30 September 1993 Belgrade, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia (now Serbia) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 2009 |
| Retired | March 2022 (last match played in March 2021) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$ 512,978 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 311–233 (57.17%) |
| Career titles | 17 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 102 (12 May 2014) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (2014) |
| French Open | 1R (2014) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2014) |
| US Open | Q2 (2014, 2016, 2019) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 79–101 (43.89%) |
| Career titles | 4 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 204 (31 July 2017) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 2–3 (40%) |
Jovana Jović (born Jakšić; 30 September 1993) is a former professional tennis player from Serbia. She played tennis for many years and achieved a high ranking in the world.
Jović won 17 singles titles and four doubles titles in her career. These titles were part of the ITF Women's World Tennis Tour, which is a series of tournaments for professional female tennis players. Her best singles ranking was world No. 102, which she reached on 12 May 2014. She also reached No. 204 in doubles on 31 July 2017.
Jović also played for the Serbia Fed Cup team, representing her country in international team competitions. She retired from professional tennis in March 2022.
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Tennis Career Highlights
Starting Out in Tennis
Jovana Jović started her professional tennis journey in 2009. She made her first big appearance on the WTA Tour in 2013. This is the highest level of professional tennis for women.
She played in the main competition at the 2013 Monterrey Open. There, she won her first match against Vera Dushevina. This was a great start for her on the main tour.
Reaching a WTA Final
In 2014, Jović had a very successful year. She reached her first ever WTA final at the 2014 Monterrey Open in Mexico. This was a big achievement for her career.
In the final match, she played against fellow Serbian player Ana Ivanovic. Jović lost the match, but reaching a WTA final was a major step forward.
Grand Slam Appearances
Also in 2014, Jović played in the main draws of two of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, known as Grand Slams.
She made her Grand Slam debut at the 2014 French Open. She also played at Wimbledon that year. These tournaments are very important in the tennis world.
ITF Tour Success
Jovana Jović had great success on the ITF Women's Circuit. This tour helps players gain experience and improve their rankings.
Singles Titles
She won 17 singles titles on the ITF tour. These wins helped her climb the world rankings. She played in 28 singles finals in total, winning 17 and finishing as runner-up 11 times.
Doubles Titles
Jović also had success in doubles. She won four doubles titles on the ITF tour. She reached eight doubles finals, winning four and being a runner-up four times.
Personal Life
Jovana Jović married her long-time boyfriend, Vujadin Jović, on 17 November 2019.
Images for kids
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Jović at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships
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Jović in 2013
See also
In Spanish: Jovana Jakšić para niños
