History of Olga Danilović in Timeline

Olga Danilović is a Serbian professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 41 on January 27, 2025, and No. 104 in doubles on April 24, 2023. Danilović is currently the top-ranked Serbian singles player. She has won two singles titles and two doubles titles on the WTA Tour, marking her as a significant figure in Serbian tennis.

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2000: First player born in the third millennium to win a WTA title

Olga Danilović became the first player born after 2000 to win a WTA Tour singles title.

January 2001: Olga Danilović born

In January 2001, Olga Danilović, a Serbian professional tennis player, was born.

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2005: First WTA final between two players under 18

Since Tatiana Golovin and Nicole Vaidišová at the 2005 Japan Open, this was the first WTA tournament final between two players under 18.

2015: First Serbian Woman Since Jelena Janković

At the French Open, Olga Danilović became the first Serbian woman to reach the second week of a Grand Slam since Jelena Janković at Wimbledon in 2015.

2015: Coached by Tatjana Ječmenica

Before late 2015, Olga Danilović was coached by Tatjana Ječmenica.

2016: Won the 2016 French Open doubles title

In 2016, Olga Danilović won the French Open doubles title with Paula Arias Manjón.

2016: Àlex Corretja became her mentor

In 2016, Àlex Corretja became Olga Danilović's mentor.

2017: Won Wimbledon and US Open doubles titles

In 2017, Olga Danilović won the Wimbledon doubles title with Kaja Juvan and the US Open doubles title with Marta Kostyuk.

2017: Coached by Juan Lizariturry and Denis Bejtulahi

In 2017–18, Olga Danilović's coach was Juan Lizariturry. In 2017, she was coached by Denis Bejtulahi.

January 2018: Reached No. 5 in ITF junior world rankings

In January 2018, as a junior player, Olga Danilović reached No. 5 in the combined ITF junior world rankings.

February 2018: Fed Cup Debut and Heart Award

In February 2018, Olga Danilović made her Fed Cup debut in Group I of Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone, winning all three singles matches and earning a Fed Cup Heart Award. She donated the $1,000 prize to the University Children's Hospital in Belgrade.

October 2018: Entered Top 100

On October 1, 2018, Olga Danilović entered the top 100 for the first time, reaching a singles ranking of 97. The following week, she reached her highest ranking of the season, world No. 96.

2018: Hired Àlex Corretja as coach

In 2018, Olga Danilović hired Àlex Corretja, former world No. 2, as her coach, after he had been her mentor since 2016.

2019: Briefly coached by Petar Popović

In 2018–2019, Olga Danilović was briefly coached by Petar Popović.

April 2023: Peaked at No. 104 in WTA doubles rankings

On April 24, 2023, Olga Danilović reached her peak doubles ranking of No. 104 in the WTA.

June 2023: Returned to Top 100

After reaching the third round of the French Open as a qualifier, Olga Danilović returned to the top 100 on June 12, 2023, and reached a new career-high ranking of No. 93 on June 26, 2023, before Wimbledon.

2023: Won First WTA 125 Title

In 2023, Olga Danilović, ranked No. 94, won her first WTA 125 title at the Swedish Open in Bastad, defeating top seed Emma Navarro.

June 2024: Billie Jean King Cup record

As of June 2024, Olga Danilović has a 12-8 win-loss record in Billie Jean King Cup competition while playing for Serbia.

June 2024: Returned to the Top 110

On June 10, 2024, Olga Danilović returned to the top 110 at world No. 107, after reaching the fourth round of the French Open.

October 2024: Won Second WTA Tour Title at Guangzhou Open

In October 2024, Olga Danilović won her second WTA Tour title at the Guangzhou Open, defeating Caroline Dolehide in the final. She reached the top 55 in the rankings on October 28, 2024.

January 2025: Reached Top 50 Ranking

In January 2025, after reaching the fourth round at the Australian Open, Olga Danilović reached the top 50 in the rankings, achieving world No. 41 on January 27, 2025.