Jelena Jankovic
Sharapova shines in victory over Schiavone
Mar 08, 2013 23:44 EST
Maria Sharapova didn't need too much time out in the chilly wind at Indian Wells, sweeping into the third round with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Francesca Schiavone.
Schiavone books showdown with Sharapova
Mar 06, 2013 23:59 EST
Former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone defeated fellow Italian Flavia Pennetta 7-5, 6-1 to book a clash with second-seeded Maria Sharapova at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
Venus Williams makes top 20 return
Feb 25, 2013 10:25 EST
Former world no.1 Venus Williams has returned to the top 20 in the latest WTA rankings published on Monday that sees her sister Serena stay on top ahead of Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova.
Serena Williams aims to regain top spot in Qatar
Feb 10, 2013 22:02 EST
Serena Williams will complete another remarkable achievement if she can regain the world number one ranking at the Qatar Open starting on Monday.
Rampant Sharapova leads seeds in Melbourne
Jan 18, 2013 08:26 EST
A rampant Maria Sharapova blitzed Venus Williams on Friday as she led a parade of top women's seeds into the Australian Open fourth round.
Top women's seeds advance at Australian Open
Jan 18, 2013 03:04 EST
The women's top seeds barely shifted out of first gear Friday with Agnieszka Radwanska, Angelique Kerber and Li Na leading the drive into the Australian Open fourth round.
Ominous Radwanska makes it 12 out of 12
Jan 17, 2013 22:54 EST
Agnieszka Radwanska won her 12th match in a row Friday to power into the Australian Open fourth round in her best ever start to a season, something she put down to a new-found confidence.
Djokovic sets off on historic Aussie Open quest
Jan 14, 2013 08:18 EST
Novak Djokovic moved into the Australian Open's second round with ominous ease Monday as he goes in search of a historic title hat-trick at the season's opening Grand Slam.
Radwanska makes it six straight wins in Sydney
Jan 08, 2013 02:24 EST
Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska stretched her winning streak to six matches with a straight sets victory over Japanese veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm in brutal heat at the Sydney International Tuesday.
Li and Zheng headline Asian success in Sydney
Jan 07, 2013 06:21 EST
Former champion Li Na and Zheng Jie starred on a successful day for Asian players on Monday at the Sydney International, the last major lead-in tournament to next week's Australian Open.
Hopman heartbreak for Serbia's Djokovic, Ivanovic
Jan 05, 2013 22:05 EST
Serbian duo Novak Djokovic and Ana Ivanovic suffered another painful dose of Hopman Cup heartache when they were edged out by Spain in the final which finished in the early hours of Sunday.
Stosur in Zheng clash ahead of Australian Open
Jan 05, 2013 20:25 EST
Former US Open champion Samantha Stosur faces a tough opponent in China's Zheng Jie in the first round of the Sydney International, a critical lead-up to her Australian Open campaign.
Djokovic fires as Tsonga is injured
Jan 04, 2013 07:55 EST
World number one Novak Djokovic bounced back to his imposing best as Serbia advanced to the Hopman Cup final on Friday.
Czechs overwhelm Serbs to retain FedCup
Nov 04, 2012 12:50 EST
The Czech Republic won a second straight Fed Cup here on Sunday after Lucie Safarova gave them an unbeatable 3-1 lead over Serbia by thrashing Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 6-1.
Safarova retains Fed Cup for Czechs
Nov 04, 2012 09:23 EST
The Czech Republic won a second straight Fed Cup here on Sunday after Lucie Safarova gave them an unbeatable 3-1 lead over Serbia by thrashing Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 6-1.
Czechs close to Fed Cup defence against Serbia
Nov 03, 2012 13:42 EDT
Lucie Safarova and Petra Kvitova breezed past their Serbian rivals to give holders Czech Republic a 2-0 lead in the Fed Cup final here on Saturday.
Kvitova has Czechs in sight of Fed Cup victory
Nov 03, 2012 13:00 EDT
Petra Kvitova gave holders Czech Republic a 2-0 lead in the Fed Cup final here on Saturday after beating Serbia's Jelena Jankovic 6-4, 6-1.
Safarova beats Ivanovic in Fed Cup opener
Nov 03, 2012 11:55 EDT
The Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova beat Serbia's Ana Ivanovic 6-4, 6-3 in the first Fed Cup final rubber here on Saturday to give the holders a 1-0 lead.
Safarova, Ivanovic to open Fed Cup final
Nov 02, 2012 11:57 EDT
Lucie Safarova of holders Czech Republic will take on Serbia's Ana Ivanovic in the first singles rubber of the Fed Cup final here on Saturday, after Friday's draw.
Energy-saver Djokovic into China quarters
Oct 03, 2012 11:54 EDT
Novak Djokovic was happy to reach the China Open quarter-finals in straight sets Wednesday as he targets his fourth title of the season and presses his bid to be crowned year-end world number one.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Nickname(s) | J.J. (in the media) Jeca (in Serbia) Jelly (in the UK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Country |  Serbia | |
| Residence | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | |
| Date of birth | February 28, 1985 | |
| Place of birth | Belgrade, Serbia then SFR Yugoslavia | |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 91⁄2 in) | |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb; 9.3 st) | |
| Turned pro | February 6, 2000 | |
| Plays | Right; Two-handed backhand | |
| Career prize money | US$9,432,449 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record | 376–190 | |
| Career titles | 11 WTA, 1 ITF | |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (August 11, 2008) | |
| Current ranking | No. 8 (October 26, 2009) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | SF (2008) | |
| French Open | SF (2007, 2008) | |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2006, 2007, 2008) | |
| US Open | F (2008) | |
| Major tournaments | ||
| WTA Championships | SF (2008, 2009) | |
| Olympic Games | QF (2008) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record | 34–54 | |
| Career titles | 1 WTA | |
| Highest ranking | No. 43 (November 6, 2006) | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | ||
| Australian Open | 3R (2008) | |
| French Open | 2R (2007) | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2006) | |
| US Open | 3R (2006) | |
| Last updated on: October 26, 2009. | ||
