Jelena Jankovic defeated Venus Williams 6-7(8) 7-5 6-2 in the 2008 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix semifinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Jelena Jankovic | Venus Williams |
| Aces | 2 | 8 |
| Double faults | 4 | 5 |
| First serve % | 73 | 57 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 78 |
| Second serve points won % | 47 | 40 |
| Break points saved % | 88 | 55 |
| Break points converted % | 45 | 12 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 62 |
| Return points won % | 38 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Jelena Jankovic | Venus Williams |
| Country |
SRB
|
USA
|
| Birth date | Feb 28, 1985 | Jun 17, 1980 |
| Age | 23 | 28 |
| Height | 177 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 2 | 8 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,070 | 2,271 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,080 | 2,067 |
| Current career W-L | 552–337 | 782–299 |
| Current career earnings | $19,089,259 | $43,194,440 |
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