Photo: Bill Mitchell / Attribution (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Jana Novotná holds a special place in my memory of tennis, less for her rankings than for her humanity. Reaching world No. 2 in singles and holding world No. 1 in doubles for sixty-seven weeks marks her as a truly elite player, and her Wimbledon triumph after years of heartbreak remains one of the sport's most moving stories. Her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame confirms the talent, but it is her grace under pressure that endures for me. Losing her at just forty-nine in 2017 was a genuine sorrow, and I think she deserves to be remembered as a champion of character first.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jana Novotná
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤナ・ノボトナ
- Reading
- やな・のぼとな
- Born
- October 2, 1968 – November 19, 2017
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Brno, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- tennis player / tennis coach / coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Czech Medal of Merit
- 2005 International Tennis Hall of Fame
- 2020 City of Brno Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jana Novotná born?
October 2, 1968 – November 19, 2017.
Where is Jana Novotná from?
Jana Novotná is from Brno, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic.
What does Jana Novotná do?
Jana Novotná works as tennis player, tennis coach, coach.
How tall is Jana Novotná?
Jana Novotná is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.