Like it or not, Jankovic is No. 1

Jelena Jankovic will become the new No. 1 in women’s tennis on Monday when the updated rankings are posted.

Yes, that Jelena Jankovic - the player who owns a mere six career titles and has never played in a Grand Slam final.

The 23-year-old Serbian will have 3,620 points as of Monday, moving just eight points ahead of countrywoman Ana Ivanovic, who has held down the top spot since here maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open.

Because her resume is missing a major title, many tennis observers have questioned whether Jankovic is truly deserving of being the 18th No. 1 player in the history of the sport.

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