Jelena Dokic

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1. When was Jelena Dokic born?April 12, 1983
2. Where was Jelena Dokic born?Vinkovci, Socialist Republic of Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
3. What is Jelena Dokic known for?Professional tennis player, broadcaster, author, and public speaker
4. What is the highest singles ranking?World No. 4 (August 2002)
5. What is the grand slam quarterfinal appearances?Wimbledon (1999), US Open (2000)
6. Who is Jelena Dokic?Jelena Dokic is a former professional tennis player who reached as high as world No. 4 and won matches on all types of courts.

Grand Slam Tournaments: The four major annual tennis championships: Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, considered the pinnacle of the sport.
WTA Tour: The principal professional tennis circuit for women's professional tennis, organized by the Women's Tennis Association.
Qualifier: A player who has successfully navigated preliminary rounds of a tournament to earn a place in the main draw.
National Allegiance: The loyalty or duty owed by an individual to their country, often reflected in international sports competitions.