Ana Ivanovic’s Trip Of A Lifetime: The Female Tennis Star Visits Taj Mahal
Playing for the Micromax Indian Aces of the International Premier Tennis League, or IPTL, Serbian athlete Ana Ivanovic had flown to India for the third leg of the inaugural team tournament. While in India, Ivanovic took the opportunity to visit the popular white marble mausoleum Taj Mahal, which is listed as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, situated in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Ivanovic took her excitement to Instagram and shared a snap of her in the majestic palace. "Once in a lifetime experience #incredibleindia #breathtaking #tajmahal #agra," she captioned the photo.
The IPTL just finished its third leg held in New Delhi from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8. Aside from Ivanovic, the Indian tennis fans witnessed some of the greatest players of all time including Roger Federer and Pete Sampras, who also represent the Aces. Other tennis stars who showed up in Delhi include Novak Djokovic, Gael Monfils, Lleyton Hewitt, Nick Kyrgios, Daniela Hantuchova and Tomas Berdych.
Meanwhile, another tennis star has also paid a visit to Taj Mahal on Dec. 9. Former World No. 1 Steffi Graf shared a photo of herself with the Taj Mahal in the background on Facebook. Graff's husband and former World No. 1 Andre Agassi also plays for the IPTL, representing the Singapore Slammers.
According to Graff's post, she has always wanted to visit India. She said that she went to the Taj Mahal early morning and was ecstatic to see the marble inlay work of the artists. "It's been an incredible visit so far, meeting the kind people of India, seeing the sights and enjoying some amazing food," Graff wrote.
The Taj Mahal, which is considered a UNESCO world heritage site, was built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. Since its contruction, it has attracted tourists from all over the world. It attracts approximately 8 million visitors every year, as stated on its official site. More than half a million tourists come from different countries. Most tourists reportedly opt to visit the Taj Mahal in the months of October, November and February.
