Ana Ivanovic Bio: Net Worth, Endorsements & Retirement

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Ana Schweinsteiger, originally Ana Ivanovic, is a Serbian former professional tennis player who turned pro on 17 August 2003 and retired from the sport on 28 December 2016 after approximately 14 years of a super successful tennis career.

Although she dropped her racquet years ago, her love for the game is intact, as she often travels around the world to witness some high-caliber tussles in the sport.

Recently, in June 2022, the Serbian former world No. 1 attended the semifinals of the clay-court major in France and shared her experience with the media.

Ana Ivanovic
Ana Ivanovic (Source: POPSUGAR)

Ana claimed her first Grand Slam in 2008 at the French Open and held the title for a total of 12 weeks.

Moreover, throughout her career, Ana earned more than $15.5 million in prize money, and astonishingly it is the 25th highest in the all-time rankings.

Did you know in June 2011, Time named Ana one of the “30 Legends of Women’s Tennis: Past, Present, and Future?

For more intriguing information about Serbian tennis Ace Ana, please read the whole thing and do not forget to check the facts table below.

Ana Ivanovic | Quick Facts

Full Name Ana Ivanovic
Known As Ana Schweinsteiger
Other Name Ana, Anci
Birthdate 6 November 1987
Birthplace Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia
Residency Bern, Switzerland
Religion Christianity
Nationality Serbian, Serbo-Montenegrin
Horoscope Scorpio
Father’s Name Miroslav Ivanovic (Businessman)
Mother’s Name Dragana Ivanovic (Lawyer)
Siblings Milos Ivanovic (Younger Brother)
Ethnicity Serbian
Age 36 Years Old
Height 6 ft. 0½ in/184 cm/1.84 m
Weight 152 lbs./69 kg
Body Measurement 34–26–33 in/86–66–84 cm
Dress Size 6 (US) or 38 (EU)
Bra Size 32B
Shoe Size 10.5 (US)/8.5 (UK)/41 (EU)/26.2 (JAP)
Eye Color Green
Hair Color Black
Sexual Orientation Straight
Build Athletic
Distinctive Features Tall, Pretty Face, Green Eyes, Competitive
Marital Status Married
Spouse Bastian Schweinsteiger (2014-Present)
Past Affairs Fernando Verdasco (2008-2009), Adam Scott (2009-2013), Ivan Paunić (2013)
Children Luka Schweinsteiger Ivanović, Leon Schweinsteiger Ivanović
Profession Former Professional Tennis Player
Plays Right-Handed (Two-Handed Backhand)
Turned Pro August 17, 2003
First Grand Slam Win French Open in 2008
Highest Ranking Number 1 on the ATP List (June 9, 2008)
Manager DH-Management AG (Sports management company), Dan Holzmann
Brand Endorsements Yonex, Adidas, Smasung, Sony Ericsson, Jat Airways
Singles Career Record: 480–225 (68.1%)

Career Titles: 15

Highest Ranking: No. 1 (9 June 2008)

Prize Money $15.5 Million
Net worth $16 Million
Favorite Food Sushi
Favorite Drink Pineapple Juice, Mango Smoothies
Favorite TV Shows Prison Break (2005-2009), Revenge (2011-)
Favorite Location Melbourne, Paris, Rome
Favorite Color Blue
Favorite Music Genre Pop, R&B
Favorite Movie Thriller
Personal Trainer Dejan Petrovic
Social Media Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Merch Signed Tennis Card, Signed Photograph 
Last Update March 2024

Ana Ivanovic | Early Life & Family

Ana Ivanovic was born on 6 November 1987 in Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia, to her mother, Dragana, and father, Miroslav.

Her mother is a lawyer, and her father is a self-employed businessman.

Ana shared her childhood with her only sibling, a younger brother Milos with whom she used to play basketball as a kid.

Ana Ivanovic Training As a Kid
Ana Ivanovic Training In Belgrade As a Kid (Source: Twitter)

After watching countrywoman Monica Seles on television, Ana picked up a racquet at the age of five.

Ana moved to Basel, Switzerland, with her mother at the age of 13 because of the better training facilities.

Ana Ivanovic | Age, Height, Weight & More

Born in 1987, Ana is 36 years old as of March 2024. And as November 6 was born, she falls under the Scorpio sun sign.

Ivanovic is one of the tallest tennis players in the world. She stands 1.84 meters tall and weighs around 152 lbs.

Similarly, she is one of the most beautiful tennis players of all time with green eyes.

She is perhaps the perfect embodiment of the stereotypical tennis player with her green eyes, bright smile, and 34–26–33 inches of the super sexy physique.

Ana Ivanovic | Workout & Diet

Well, having an absolutely stunning face and physique is a blessing, but it is quite hard to nail the same look and maintain the same level of energy and presence every time, regardless of the occasion.

In case of Ana, it is no doubt that she has one of the most gorgeous faces and perfect bodies, not just in the tennis world but in general, which can be utterly attributed to her workout and diet regimen.

During her active playing days, she used to focus a lot on doing footwork exercises which included jumping rope and doing agility ladder drills.

Ana Ivanovic Work Out
Ana Ivanovic Work Out (Source: Twitter)

Now she basically focuses more on cardio exercises like running, burpees, swimming, and cycling, to name a few.

Talking about her diet, she consumes everything gluten-free and low-fat. She eats a lot of veggies and fruits and avoids fried foods.

Ana suggests rice, beef, fish, and pasta as great sources of protein and low-fat food.

Similarly, she has said that she uses a vitamin product, Juice Plus+, to support her immune system, a habit she has been practicing from a young age.

Ana Ivanovic | Career

As mentioned before, Ana started playing tennis at age five when she received a tennis racket as a birthday present.

She had her breakthrough in the year 2004 at the Zurich Open when Venus Williams beat her in the second round in two tiebreaker sets.

The following year she won her first singles title at Canberra International. She finished the year as the 16th female tennis player in the world. However, she ascended her ranking in 2006 with the Rogers Cup and reached 14th rank.

She continued to shine with back-to-back wins and finished 2007 ranked number 4.

Anan Ivanovic In Action
Ana Ivanovic In Action (Source: Sports Illustrated)

The 2008 was the biggest year of her career as she won her biggest tennis tournament, the French Open. Ana had finished the French Open the year before as runner-up.

Similarly, she was also declared a runner-up after losing to Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova at the 2008 Australian Open.

Ana went on to finish in the Top 20 practically every year ever since.

Aside from her successful tennis career, Ana is known for her good looks. In 2009 she ended up 11th on FHM’s Sexiest Women list.

Similarly, she has been given the titles of best-looking tennis player of an all-time, sexiest female tennis player, hottest female athlete on the planet, and so on.

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Ana Ivanovic | Retirement

During her final years, Ana’s performance had diminished, losing so many games with only a few wins.

In 2016, she won only 15 matches, with the last coming in June.

Ivanovic played her last professional match against Denisa Allertova and lost in straight sets in the first round of the U.S. Open.

Ana Ivanovic Retirement Ceremony
Ana Ivanovic Retirement Ceremony (Source: In 2017)

Ana announced her intention to retire on 28 December 2016, having been absent with injury since August.

To provide homage to Ana Ivanovic, a ceremony was held on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the 2017 French Open.

Ana Ivanovic | Net Worth & Endorsements

As of March 2024, Ana Ivanovic has a net worth of a staggering $16 million.

One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Ana, earned $15,510,787 in prize money alone.

We all know that tennis players earn the most through brand endorsement deals with luxury brands, and Ana is no exception.

She has a huge history of collaboration with some of the well-known sports as well as luxury brands.

Ana Ivanovic And Rolex
Ana Ivanovic Rolex Endorsement (Source: Pinterest)

At the beginning of her professional career, she endorsed Nike. However, she switched to the rival Adidas at the beginning of 2006.

Ana then signed a lifetime deal with the company and became an Ambassador of Adidas post-retirement.

Similarly, she initially used Wilson racquets, but from the beginning of 2008, she switched to Yonex racquets which she used until the end of her professional career.

Furthermore, Ana signed an endorsement deal with the Swiss watch manufacturer Rolex in 2018.

Ana Ivanovic | Other Pursuits

Even after retiring from competitive tennis, Ana has engaged herself in numerous other endeavors.

As one might expect, Ana has graced the covers of several magazines and editorials over the years.

She has appeared in international magazines such as Vanity Fair (Spain), FHM (Germany, Australia), Harper’s Bazaar (Serbia), and Grazia (Serbia).

The following year after her retirement, she announced she was joining PlaySight Interactive, a tennis Technology Company as a brand ambassador.

Ana appeared as a video game character in Smash Court Tennis 3, which was released in 2007.

Similarly, she has appeared in Top Spin 4 and Virtual Tennis 4, both of which were released in 2011.

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Ana Ivanovic | Husband & Children

Ana started seeing the German professional footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger in September 2014.

The two got married in Venice on 12 July 2016. The couple announced the birth of their first child in 2018 in Chicago. Similarly, she gave birth to her second son in 2019.

Ana Ivanovic | Social Media Presence

Needless to say, Ana is one of the greats, with tens of millions of admirers all over the world.

And in Gen Z, there are hardly any people without the luxury of social media.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The Serbian Ace has a sizable social media following. She has over 1.5 million Instagram, 2.7 million Twitter, and 3.3 million Facebook followers.

Ana normally shares her vacation pictures and professional collaboration on these platforms.

Unknown Facts

  • Ana’s 124.0 mph serve at the French Open in 2007 is the fifth-fastest serve of all time on the WTA Tour.
  • Ana was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador by UNICEF in September 2017.
  • Ivanovic has her own postage stamp. Her home country of Serbia has honored Ana by featuring her on a postage stamp.
  • Ana speaks three languages; English, Serbian, and a little bit of Spanish.
  • She appeared in a song titled Hurricane Ana by Serbian rappers Filip Filipi and Collie Buddz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Who inspired Ana Ivanovic to play tennis?

Ana picked up a racquet at the age of five after seeing Monica Seles, who played for Yugoslavia at that time. So the credit for Ana’s inspiration more or less goes to Monica.

How many times did Ana and Maria Sharapova face off against each other?

Maria and Ana met 14 times throughout their professional career.

Which was Ivanovic’s best surface?

Ivanovic’s best surface was clay; her height allowed her to strike clean winners off high-bouncing balls.

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