| Jelena Jankovic
Birthdate: February 28, 1985
Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia
Residence: Dubai, UAE
Height: 5'9 1/2" (1.77m)
Weight: 130lbs (59kg)
Plays: Right-handed
Turned Pro: 2000
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Personal Currently without a full-time coach ... Favorite surface is hardcourt and favorite shot is backhand ... Introduced to tennis at age nine-and-a-half by older brother and fitness coach, Marko ... Student of a Megatrend university in Belgrade ... Father, Veselin, and mother, Snezana, are economists; brothers, Marco and Stefan, are students ... Entire family plays recreational tennis ... Learned piano as a child ... Favorites include the color red, orchids, actor Robert DeNiro, the movie Titanic and the book Bridge on Drina ... Relaxes by watching TV and reading ... Favorite city is Rome because of its history ... Most memorable experience was winning Australian Open juniors ... Considers herself competitive, friendly and well-organized ... Learned French at a diplomatic school in Serbia ... Admires Monica Seles. |
