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 Jovana Jakšić on September 30, 1993, is a former professional tennis player from Serbia. She won many tennis tournaments, including 17 singles titles and 4 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. Her highest singles ranking was world No. 102, which she reached in May 2014. She also did well in doubles, reaching No. 204 in July 2017.
Jovana also played for her country, Serbia, in the Fed Cup (a team tennis competition). She played her first Fed Cup match in February 2014.
Jović married her long-time boyfriend Vujadin Jović in November 2019. She stopped playing professional tennis in March 2021 and officially announced her retirement in March 2022.
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Jovana's Tennis Journey
Starting on the WTA Tour
Jovana Jović started playing on the main WTA Tour in 2013. She played in the Monterrey Open and won her first match against Vera Dushevina. She then lost in the second round to Maria Kirilenko in a close match.
Big Moments in 2014
The year 2014 was a big one for Jovana. She reached her first final at a WTA tournament, again at the Monterrey Open. She played against fellow Serbian player Ana Ivanovic but lost the match.
In May 2014, Jovana played in her first Grand Slam tournament, the French Open. Grand Slams are the four biggest tennis tournaments in the world. She lost in the first round. Later that year, she also played at Wimbledon, another Grand Slam, but also lost in the first round.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Jovana Jović had a successful career, especially on the ITF Women's Circuit. This circuit is where many players start their professional journey before moving on to bigger WTA tournaments.
Singles Success
Jovana won an impressive 17 singles titles on the ITF Circuit. These wins helped her climb the world rankings and show her talent. She won tournaments on different surfaces like clay and hard courts.
Doubles Achievements
Besides singles, Jovana also had success in doubles, winning 4 ITF titles. Playing doubles means teaming up with another player, which requires great teamwork and communication.
Playing for Serbia
Representing your country is a special honor for any athlete. Jovana played for the Serbian Fed Cup team, which is like the World Cup for women's tennis. She had a record of 2 wins and 3 losses in her matches for the team.
Retirement from Tennis
After many years of playing professional tennis, Jovana Jović decided to step away from the sport. Her last professional match was played in March 2021. She officially announced her retirement in March 2022, ending a career that saw her compete on the world stage and achieve many wins.
See also
In Spanish: Jovana Jakšić para niños
