Ana Ivanovic

Date of Birth: November 6, 1987

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Ana Ivanovic is a retired Serbian professional tennis player who was born on November 6, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia, then part of Yugoslavia. She began playing tennis at the age of five after watching Monica Seles on television. Ivanovic turned professional in 2003 and quickly rose through the ranks with her powerful forehand and aggressive style of play. Ivanovic achieved her career-high singles ranking of world No. 1 in 2008, the same year she won her first and only Grand Slam title at the French Open. Throughout her career, she won 15 WTA Tour singles titles and earned significant acclaim for her sportsmanship and on-court demeanor. She retired from professional tennis on December 28, 2016, citing injuries and a desire to move on to different challenges in life. Since retiring, Ivanovic has been involved in various philanthropic efforts and has established herself as a global ambassador for sport and healthy living.

5 Interesting Facts about Ana Ivanovic

1. Ana Ivanovic is married to former German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger; they tied the knot in July 2016.

2. She was named the UNICEF National Ambassador for Serbia in 2007.

3. Ivanovic is fluent in Serbian, English, and Spanish.

4. She has been featured in several high-profile magazines, including the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

5. Ana Ivanovic was the recipient of the 2008 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ana Ivanovic

1. “You can always learn something from each match, no matter if you win or lose.”

2. “I love fashion and always try to dress nice and look good. I like shopping, and I like to buy nice clothes.”

3. “I have to keep working hard and fighting, and just enjoy every moment.”

4. “It’s not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up.”

5. “I love the game and I love competing, and that’s what keeps me going.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Ana Ivanovic is estimated to be around $16 million.

Children

Ana Ivanovic and Bastian Schweinsteiger have two children together. Their first son, Luka, was born in March 2018, and their second son, Leon, was born in August 2019.