PLAYER PROFILE
Ivana Popovic
- Age19
- Born19 September 2000
- Birth PlaceSydney, (New South Wales)
- LivesSydney, (New South Wales)
- Height157 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachJanine Thompson & Steve Randjelovic
“I think I always had this level inside me.”
— Ivana Popovic, 4 Oct 2019
» Popovic into second straight semi
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
Ivana Popovic in the news
Wildcard Popovic ousts top seed in Burnie
10 hours ago
Teenager Ivana Popovic claims the biggest scalp of her fledgling career, bundling out Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo in Burnie.
Read moreTeenager Ivana Popovic claims the biggest scalp of her fledgling career, bundling out Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo in Burnie.
Inglis, Aiava advance at AO qualifying
14 January, 2020
Maddison Inglis saves four match points in an epic contest before Destanee Aiava joined her in the second round of qualifying with a brisk 78-minute win.
Read moreMaddison Inglis saves four match points in an epic contest before Destanee Aiava joined her in the second round of qualifying with a brisk 78-minute win.
Bolt, Harris set for Australian Open main draw
13 January, 2020
With the Australian Open qualifying events about to begin, Australian wildcard recipients Alex Bolt and Andrew Harris are preparing to contest the main draw.
Read moreWith the Australian Open qualifying events about to begin, Australian wildcard recipients Alex Bolt and Andrew Harris are preparing to contest the main draw.
Chris O’Connell: from washing boats to Aus Open main draw
9 January, 2020
Rising from outside the top 1000 to world No.119 in 2019, wildcard recipient Chris O'Connell is now preparing for a second Australian Open main draw appearance.
Read moreRising from outside the top 1000 to world No.119 in 2019, wildcard recipient Chris O'Connell is now preparing for a second Australian Open main draw appearance.
