Birthdate: October 9, 1936
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia
Died: June 1, 2013
Jelena Genčić, a renowned Serbian athlete and coach, is celebrated for her influential role in both tennis and handball. Transitioning to coaching in the 1970s, she was instrumental in shaping the careers of numerous top professional players and Grand Slam champions. Among the notable figures she discovered and mentored are Monica Seles, Novak Djokovic, Goran Ivanišević, Mima Jaušovec, Iva Majoli, and Tatjana Ječmenica. The players under her guidance achieved remarkable success, collectively securing 36 Grand Slam singles titles, with Djokovic winning 24, Seles 9, Ivanišević 1, Jaušovec 1, and Majoli 1.
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