IMG agreed an exclusive, worldwide management and marketing representation deal with present women’s tennis world number one ranked player Jelena Jankovic.
The representation deal is effective from January 1, 2009 and Jankovic, 23, will also join IMG Models, the company’s international model management firm.
Fernando Soler, Head of IMG’s Tennis Division said, “We are extremely pleased to add a player of Jelena’s caliber to the list of great champions we represent. Her reputation, both on and off the court is unparalleled.” Ivan Bart, Senior Vice President of IMG Models added, “We are equally pleased to have Jelena join our roster of celebrity clients.”
Gavin Forbes, Senior Vice President, said, "Jelena is an athlete of enormous talent and unlimited potential. Jelena has distinguished herself as the No.1 player in the world and with her warm personality and fantastic smile she is an extremely popular competitor. IMG looks forward to working with Jelena at this exciting time in her career."
Jankovic's tennis management team at IMG will be led by Caroline Lacy, IMG London.
Jankovic, who has recently been crowned ITF World Champion added, "IMG is a global company and a leader not only in tennis, but entertainment, fashion and modelling as well. I'm very excited to partner IMG and look forward to working with them on a variety of exciting tennis, marketing and endorsement opportunities."
