The perennially injured Jelena Jankovic says a left wrist injury has left her status doubtful for Serbia’s Fed Cup tie against Slovakia. “It’s hampering my backhand, which is my money-making shot. I am hoping for the best but I also have to think long-term,” the former world No. 1 said.
With Ana Ivanovic, another former No. 1, skipping the tie, Serbia may have to pit inexperienced Ana Jovanovic against Slovakia’s No. 2 Magdalena Rybarikova. The host Serbia will already have to play another youngster, Bojana Jovanovski, against Slovak No. 1 Daniela Hantuchova.—M.C.