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The two former world number one said they are eager to play at home in front of 20,000 people.

Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic were "willing and eager to play in front of family and love" the first knockout round of the World Group II Federation Cup this weekend will face Japan in the Belgrade Arena, which will 20,000 spectators in the stands.

After both lead to Serbia andalusia Group possible, "said Jankovic, who started the season in the top of the list of entries, but whose premature removal cost him the number one.

For its part, Ana Ivanovic, who has had more time to prepare for the tie to the Japanese after a gray step by Melbourne Park, highlighted the "tremendous excitement" of playing at home. "It's something we have never experienced before and I do not see the time to play with so many people in Belgrade, in light of supported by the fans here, I think it will be very fun, "he concluded. World for the first time in its history thanks to a victory (3-2) on Croatia in Zagreb, the two former world number one now face a new challenge in front of your audience.

"It means a lot to me to play for the first time in Serbia in front of my family, friends and all the people I love, is a great honor to work after so long to live now, so I'm already looking forward to the weekend I hope, like the rest of the team, do the best

The twin female formed by the Serbian Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic will not compete in the Olympic Games in Beijing

The twin female formed by Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic will not compete in the Olympic Games in Beijing, as suggested the two Serbian players in Zagreb.

Ivanovic and Jankovic participate in the Games, but not playing the doubles, indicated at the press conference in Zagreb on statements gathered by the Croatian press.

"When it comes to doubles, Ana and I are players individually and this is our priority. I do not know, we will consult and perhaps inspired twice in China," said Jankovic, the worlds number five.

Ivanovic admitted however that did not arise intervene in the doubles in Beijing.

"I have no plans to do so, but I hope to get a great result in the individual competition, qualified the second player in the WTA circuit.

The hobby is therefore be deprived of the sporting event that could give the Serbian duo, which this weekend played in Zagreb a duel of the Fed Cup to Croatia.