Key Takeaways
- Serbian tennis player Olga Danilovic and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak have welcomed their first child, a son named Maksim.
- The 25-year-old has not competed on the WTA Tour since February 2026 in Cluj-Napoca, causing her ranking to drop from a career-best No. 32 to No. 390.
- When she decides to return to professional tennis, Danilovic can utilize a protected ranking across up to 12 tournaments over a three-year span.
Serbian tennis star and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper celebrate arrival of their son
Olga Danilovic and her partner Jan Oblak have entered parenthood together following the arrival of their first child. The Serbian tennis professional and the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper welcomed a baby boy named Maksim, according to reports from Serbian media on Tuesday.
The couple, who have been together since 2023, announced their engagement last June. The news of Danilovic’s pregnancy emerged shortly after, leading to an extended pause in her professional tennis career as they prepared for family life.
Extended break from the WTA Tour
The birth of their son comes while Danilovic remains away from competitive tennis. The 25-year-old Serb last competed on the WTA Tour in February 2026 at the tournament in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Danilovic had previously climbed to a career-high singles ranking of world No. 32 in July 2025. Her prolonged absence from tournament play during her pregnancy caused her position to drop significantly, leaving her at No. 390 with 154 ranking points.
Protected ranking aids potential tennis comeback
Whenever Danilovic chooses to resume competitive action, tour regulations will facilitate her path back to high-level competition. Under the protected ranking system designed for players returning from maternity leave, she will be eligible to use her reference standing to enter up to 12 tournaments across a 3-year period.
The policy ensures that the Serb will not be forced to start completely from scratch when planning her schedule, offering her flexibility as she balances her tennis ambitions with life as a new mother.
Olga Danilovic in 2026
Currently ranked no.390, Olga played her last match on the 4th of February when she was overcome by world no.11 Maja Chwalinska 6-1 1-6 6-2 in the 2nd round in Cluj (draw).
At present, during this year Danilovic owns a composed 4-3 record.
