Ivanović confirmed in November 2008 that she was romantically involved with Spanish tennis player Fernando Verdasco; however, it was reported that the relationship ended in January 2009. Some of her best friends include close childhood family friend Novak Djokovic, whom she has known since she was 5 years old, and current world number 1 Rafael Nadal. She admires former No.1 tennis player Roger Federer.
