Bangalore adds Jankovic
Even though I am in India, I won’t be making it to this tournament. Sigh.
World number four Jelena Jankovic will play in next week’s WTA Bangalore Open, organisers said Monday, after Sania Mirza’s shock pullout robbed the tournament of local glamour.
The 22-year-old Serbian joins Williams sisters Venus and Serena in the 600,000-dollar event, India’s richest tennis tournament.
“Jelena’s confirmation after Serena and Venus has put the icing on the cake,” tournament director Sunder Raju said. “She is considered one of the toughest players in the game.”
Jankovic will be the top-ranked player in the March 3-9 event, which suffered a blow earlier this month when Indian star Mirza withdrew to avoid controversies. The Age
