Ana Ivanovic Has A New Coach, His Name Is Dejan Petrovic

by Tom Gainey | July 20th, 2014, 10:43 am
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Ana Ivanovic announced yesterday that she has made a coaching move. The Serbian beauty who has been coachless will now take instruction from Dejan Petrovic on a trial basis this summer.

The Australian born Petrovic, a former Challenger level player and Davis Cup captain, worked with Novak Djokovic during the World No. 1’s teen years and currently runs a tennis academy in Serbia. He also has recent coaching ties to Malek Jaziri.

The 11th-ranked Ivanovic has had a excellent 2014 with three WTA titles and a win over Serena Williams at the Australian Open.


Ivanovic and Petrovic will debut in Stanford a week from Monday.

According to wikipedia, here’s a list of Ivanovic’s coaches:
Zoltan Kuharszky (?–2006)
David Taylor (2006–2007)
Sven Groeneveld (?–2009)
Craig Kardon (2009)
Heinz Günthardt (2010)
António van Grichen (2010–2011)
Nigel Sears (2011–2013)
Nemanja Kontic (2013–2014)


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2 Comments for Ana Ivanovic Has A New Coach, His Name Is Dejan Petrovic

Hippy Chic Says:

Well shes been through coaches like Newcastle UTD have gone through football managers,a great player with alot of talent and has/had the potential to be multiple GS champion,all the best Anna i hope it works out for you….


John M Says:

I think changes in your serve would make you a more consistent and dangerous opponent. I think a toss more directly over your head, with racquet preparation as you do some arching backward of your back as you track the ball coming into the hitting area. Your ground strokes seem strong. Good luck.

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