Ana Ivanovic and Novak Djokovic are the two reasons Serbia is on the map of the tennis world. They have known each other since they were like four or five years old. Both the tennis stars have played together as kids in junior events and came up together in the professional circuit. But does Novak Djokovic get a place in Ana Ivanovic’s list of perfect tennis players?
America’s Favorite Video Today
Well, the answer is a big yes. Recently, the former world number one in women’s singles appeared in a video where she created a list of her perfect tennis players. While six out of the seven places were occupied by the WTA stars. Ivanovic left the last spot for her childhood friend. What was it?
Ana Ivanovic picks Serena Williams’ serve and strength/power
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The 36-year-old former tennis player recently posted a video on her X (formerly Twitter) account. She was asked to choose the names of different players based on serve, strength/power, endurance, slice, drop shot, forehand, and backhand. While she picked the ‘Queen of the Court‘ for her serve and strength/power, it was Caroline Wozniacki whose endurance stood tall above all of them. According to Ana Ivanovic. Steffi Graf had the best slice and she feels Ons Jabeur got the best drop shot.
Creating the perfect tennis player – what would have been your choices? ☺️ pic.twitter.com/tw1JPYvdUK
— Ana Ivanovic (@anaivanovic) February 28, 2024
However, Iga Swiatek was picked for her forehand, although she added, “I like my forehand too.” But what about backhand? Surprise, Surprise..as the Serb switched things up to pick up her compatriot Novak Djokovic for his extraordinary backhands. She said, “Well, probably the best backhand in the world is Novak (Djokovic), so I’m going to go from women to men on that one.”
Trending
Anna Kalinskaya: Engagement Prank to Dating Tennis’ Badboy, Here’s a Look Into Her Relationship History
February 24, 2024 07:57 AM EST
‘The Worst F**king Call’- Coco Gauff Continues To Draw Support For Her Frustrated Act Against The Chair Umpire In Dubai
February 25, 2024 10:01 AM EST
‘Why Put Us Through the Pain Again’ – Roger Federer Takes Tennis Fans for an Emotional Ride With His Quirky Choice
February 23, 2024 03:23 PM EST
Love Is in the Air for Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf’s 21-Year-Old Athletic Son Jaden as He Reveals Adorable Moment With Girlfriend
April 25, 2023 01:54 PM EDT
Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Defends Emma Raducanu’s Fashion Stint With a Hard-Hitting Matteo Berrettini Example
February 25, 2024 08:18 AM EST
Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Ana Ivanovic is a big fan of Novak Djokovic. Last month she came to the ES Fancast and reflected on Djokovic’s performance in the first Grand Slam of the season. She also gave a prediction of what lies ahead of the Serbinator. “I can imagine that he’s going for Golden Slam, uh this year with Olympic year, he probably wants to try to go for grand slams and Olympic medal,” Ivanovic.
Novak Djokovic News: Did Childhood Friend Ana Ivanovic Jinx His Australian Open Run With Her ‘Golden Slam’ Wish? (EXCLUSIVE)
Ivanovic thinks an Olympic medal is the only thing that’s currently missing from her friend’s humongous trophy cabinet. Talking about their friendship, let’s take a look back at some of the moments surrounding the two Serbian superstars in the past.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“It was a really touching moment” – Novak Djokovic on Ana Ivanovic’s retirement announcement
In 2008, both Djokovic and Ivanovic became the first Serbian to win Grand Slam singles titles in their respective divisions. Since then both of them have witnessed numerous successes in their careers. Ana Ivanovic took retirement in 2016 and here’s what Novak Djokovic had said when he heard that announcement.
“I was very emotional when I watched it, simply because I’ve known Ana since we were four years old. It was a really touching moment to see that happen. I can imagine how hard it was for her to make that step and decision, and just decide to stop playing tennis,” Djokovic.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Putting light more on their strong bond, Ivanovic once revealed her father and his uncle knew each other from school days. So, they used to play together in the sand during their childhood days. She said, “He is a joker, he always used to make me laugh and I must admit he also made me embarrassed a few times.”
However, Ana Ivanovic didn’t forget to tag Novak Djokovic as her favorite doubles partner. Have you seen them play together? If yes, please share your memorable moments from their careers.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE :
ADVERTISEMENT
Written by:
Sayantan Roy
490
Articles
One take at a time
Sayantan Roy is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, who crafts tennis tales that not only capture the game’s essence but also reflect his creative genius. As a believer in unbiased journalism, Sayantan, a fan of both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, loves to fuse the world of such tennis rivals and present balanced copies as fan reaction pieces. Engaged in sports since college, he brings that passion to life.
Show More>
Edited by:
Ananya Giri
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
logo
EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America’s favorite sports celebrities with a fan’s perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers.
Sports
All
Boxing
ESports
Formula One
Golf
NASCAR
NBA
NFL
ONE Championship
Tennis
UFC
WWE
Bodybuilding
ViralSportsMoments
WNBA
Essentially Sports
About Us
Advertise With Us
Authors
Editorial Team
Behind The Scenes
Humans of EssentiallySports
Contact Us
FAQs
Our Brands
FanCast
On The Ropes
Bodybuilding Bros
Club Golf
Lucky Dog on Track
Privacy Policy
Ethics Policy
Fact-Checking Policy
Corrections Policy
Cookies Policy
GDPR Compliance
Terms Of Use
Editorial Guidelines
Ownership And Funding Information
Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2024 | All Rights Reserved
