PLAYER PROFILE
Ivana Popovic
- Age23
- Born19 September 2000
- Birth PlaceSydney, (New South Wales)
- LivesSydney, (New South Wales)
- Height157 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachJanine Thompson & Steve Randjelovic
“I’ve got another opportunity to do better, to learn more I guess.”
— Ivana Popovic, 31 Jan 2020
» Popovic continues Burnie streak
On court
- An aggressive ball striker who likes to take shots on the rise
- Reached the junior doubles quarterfinals at Australian Open 2017
- Spent much of 2018 competing on the ITF Womens Circuit; reached quarterfinals of the 2018 Formosa Cup in Chinese Taipei
- Semifinalist at the 2017 New South Wales Junior International
- Finalist at the 2017 Gallipoli Youth Cup, held at Melbourne Park.
Off court
- Cites Serena Williams and Monica Seles as her heroes.
Year-end singles rankings
| 2023 | 774 |
| 2022 | 969 |
| 2021 | 454 |
| 2020 | 360 |
| 2019 | 462 |
| 2018 | 831 |
Ivana Popovic in the news
Aussie weekly wrap: Three Australian women win pro titles
20 August, 2023
Australian players Destanee Aiava, Olivia Gadecki and Ivana Popovic all won titles this week.
Read moreAustralian players Destanee Aiava, Olivia Gadecki and Ivana Popovic all won titles this week.
Rising Australian players awarded Ashley Cooper Scholarships
3 May, 2023
Eight players have been awarded Ashley Cooper Scholarships, including South Australia's Petra Hule.
Read moreEight players have been awarded Ashley Cooper Scholarships, including South Australia's Petra Hule.
Ranking movers: James Duckworth makes top-50 debut
8 November, 2021
In-form James Duckworth headlines an impressive group of Australian players achieving new career-high rankings this week.
Read moreIn-form James Duckworth headlines an impressive group of Australian players achieving new career-high rankings this week.
Ranking movers: Aussie stars continue to rise
25 October, 2021
Thanasi Kokkinakis, Ellen Perez and James Duckworth are among the Australian players enjoying ranking rises this week.
Read moreThanasi Kokkinakis, Ellen Perez and James Duckworth are among the Australian players enjoying ranking rises this week.
