Jelena Jankovic

Jelena Jankovic of Serbia reacts after she won the first set against Venus Williams during day ten of the 2007 U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5, 2007 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.Jelena Jankovic appears to have found the sort of form that took her to the US Open final in 2008. The Serb's win at Indian Wells in 2010 suggests that she'll be a force to be reckoned with on hard courts at the US Open, and she could put in a serious title challenge if she battles through to the 2010 US Open semifinals

Jelena Jankovic Biography

Jelena Jankovic was born in Belgrade, Serbia in 1985. She was introduced to tennis by her brother, Marko, who now serves as her fitness coach. Jankovic began training at the Red Star club in Belgrade before moving to the United States to train with Nick Bollettieri – trainer of Maria Sharapova.

Jelena Jankovic began playing on the WTA circuit part time in 2001, whilst still contesting youth tournaments. That year Jankovic proved her class by winning the junior women's singles title at the Australian Open.

Jelena Jankovic Playing Style

Jelena Jankovic is one of the most resilient players on the WTA circuit. Her most potent shot is her powerful double-handed right hand backhand. Jankovic's weakest shot is her serve which is overly reliant on spin and opens her up to counterattack.

Jelena Jankovic Achievements

Despite being regarded as something of an underachiever, Jelena Jankovic is still considered to be one of the finest players on the WTA Tour. The Serb has won several Tier 1 titles and has reached Grand Slam semifinals on a number of occasions, going on to make the final at the US Open in 2008 before losing to Serena Williams.

Jelena Jankovic 2010 US Open Form

Jelena Jankovic has found some solid form in 2010, and has done enough on tour this season to suggest she could make an impression on a very open looking women's draw at Flushing Meadows. A semifinal berth looks like a strong possibility for Jankovic and she'll attract strong backing in the US Open match betting markets in the early rounds of the tournament.

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