Wimbledon 2011 : Ana in Doubles Photos

Ana to work with Nigel Sears

Ana has reached an agreement with Nigel Sears for the Briton to become her new full-time coach. He has resigned from his job as Head of Women’s Tennis at the Lawn Tennis Association and will travel to all of Ana’s upcoming tournaments.

“I couldn’t be happier,” said Ana. “I’ve admired Nigel for some time now, and I can’t wait to start working with him on court.

“It was important that I waited for the right coach, and we are both excited about the challenges ahead.”

Sears enjoyed significant success at the LTA, helping both Elena Baltacha and Anne Keothavong break into the top 50 for the first time. Previously he worked alongside Daniela Hantuchova and Amanda Coetzer while both were ranked inside the top 10.

Ana expects to appoint a new fitness trainer within weeks.

Ana From Her Facebook

The past month or so has been pretty intense and now I’m going to enjoy a week off. It’s important to recharge before my training for the hard courts begins. When I return from my holiday I hope to be a lot closer to appointing a new coaching team and I’ll let you know about that soon!

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Ana Ivanovic : StarCards charity auction

A signed photo of Ana is up for sale as part of the annual StarCards Wimbledon charity auction. All profits will benefit Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital in London.

To bid on the framed item, please visit the eBay listing page.

Leading players from both the ATP and WTA tours are included in the auction.

For more information sit www.starcards.org.

Source : Official Website

Ana to Play Toronto in August

Ana has confirmed her entry into the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank in Toronto, thus finalizing her summer schedule. She will next be in action at at the Bank of the West Classic in Stanford during 25-31 July.

"I'm excited and optimistic about the summer," said Ana. "I'm close to appointing a new coaching team and I'm looking forward to a lot of hard work in the coming weeks."

"Toronto is a great tournament and I'm very happy to return there in August."

Ana's schedule North American schedule comprises four straight tournaments: Stanford, San Diego,Toronto and Cincinnati. She then plans to train for one week prior to the US Open in New York, which takes place during 29 August-10 September.

Ana to star in adidas video game : Official Website

Ana will be featured in a video game that her clothing sponsor adidas is producing in conjunction with developer giant THQ. The 23-year-old will line-up alongside the likes of Dwight Howard, Kaka, Tyson Gay and Jessica Ennis in miCoach, a fully interactive training-based game.

Utilizing advanced video game console technology, users will be able to create profiles, set fitness goals and get instant analyses of workout regimens. They will choose from several sports, such as running, tennis, football (soccer), American football and basketball, as well as the athletes who guide them through hours of on-screen training and motivating game experiences.

The miCoach interactive training system is scheduled to be released on Kinect™ for Xbox 360® and PlayStation® Move in early 2012. For more information on miCoach training systems, visit www.micoach.com.

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Ana in Third Round : Photos

Ana out in Wimbledon

Today Ana was defeacted at Third Round of The Champioship of Wimbledon by unseeded Petra Cetkovska 6-2 7-6 .

Ana had 4 aces , 4 Dpuble Faults , 23 Unforced Errors , 22 Winners and 1º serve % 64 and Break Points won 0/0 and Cetkovska is 2/7

The First Set Ana Lost 6-2 in 22 minutes . Cetkovska Broke Ana twice on First set and the second set Ana lost 7-6 (7-0 in tiebreak) and NeitherAna or Cetkovska Broke Each other . Ana saves 4 break points in second set . The first two wear in 3-3 and other two in 5-5

Ana's Next Tournament is Bank of the West Classic in Stanford

And the Doubles Ana and Petko play the second Round in Monday against Sixth seed Nadia Petrova / Anastasia Rodionova

Update From Wimbledon : Official Website

A lot of people this week have commented on what a dramatic tournament it has been already. The Venus-Date match was an obvious highlight and there have been a lot of exciting matches. Personally, I have had two thrilling match days, mainly because of the weather.

My two match days so far were kind of similar: on Tuesday and Thursday I started matches after 8pm and managed to finish just in time, before the light ran out. I would be lying if I said I was focusing only on winning each point: at the back of my mind was the desire to get the job done before darkness, so that I could have a day of practice and rest.

I have played both my singles matches on Court 12 and it’s been full both times. For the evening match on Tuesday I really sensed that the crowd, like me, was relieved to be on court after the rain delay, and they seemed to really enjoy the match.

Doubles on Thursday with Petko was also a lot of fun – it’s almost like light relief in between the seriousness of the singles competition. We were very relaxed and played some good tennis. I was probably hitting the ball better than in my singles match earlier in the day.

I’m very happy with how things have gone schedule-wise, despite the waiting around. The only downside was that I was planning to see Kings of Leon in Hyde Park on Thursday, but my match was scheduled late. Actually, I realised the night before that it would be more sensible to stay home during a Grand Slam and not disrupt my sleeping routine.

During a Grand Slam it’s important to do everything you can to increase your chances of success - you don’t want to leave the tournament with any regrets!

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Ana's Wimbledon third round match against Petra Cetkovska is scheduled as the third of the day on Court 18 on Saturday. It is expected to begin sometime after 2.30pm local time (3.30pm Central European Time; 9.30am Eastern Time). Click here for live point-by-point scoring from the All England Club.

Source: Official Website

Ana Ivanovic Interview Second Round

Q. Were you looking at those big black clouds and thinking, I want to get out of here before the rain comes down?

ANA IVANOVIC: Yeah, I was, actually, because it started to get really close. I started looking up and I saw them approaching. I saw the forecast this morning and I saw that it's supposed to start at 1:00. I was like, don't interrupt now. It was lucky in the end and it's still not raining.

Q. You seem so confident on the grass. What is it about Wimbledon that inspires you to play well?

ANA IVANOVIC: I think lots of players tend to peak for this event. It's one of the biggest tournaments in the world we have.

You know, I'm just very happy to manage to win a few matches. Having good week in Birmingham, then playing well in Eastbourne, it obviously helps and it builds up for Wimbledon.

This is where you want to perform your best. So I'm really happy to have, you know, already two wins.

Q. When is the last time you've lost four games in your first two matches at a tournament?

ANA IVANOVIC: It's been a while. And I must say it's really nice because I did put lot of work. You know, to see that work giving results finally, you know, I feel like, you know what, I know what I'm doing and I know why I'm playing well. That's very important thing to realize.

Q. So why are you playing well?

ANA IVANOVIC: I'm working on few things, you know, and starting to get a little more structure in my training and preparation and everything.

Yeah, having new things in mind when I play on my serve. You know, on the ground strokes, you know, that's something that I know it's working. And just not having doubts when I play. I know this is the way I have to go about it and I stick with it even if I make some mistakes.

That wasn't the case in the past. So I'm really happy to have, you know, come to that point that, you know, just be persistent and consistent.

Q. This is the first time we've seen you with this black square shaped racquet. Can you tell us about it and why you've chosen that?

ANA IVANOVIC: Well, it's a new racquet that I got. It's last year in Cincinnati. So in August. It's new technology from Yonex. I really enjoy it.

It's very soft frame, but, yeah, it gives you a lot of control. I think it's quite heavy, so for my game I like it. You know, I feel like I can swing through the ball freer.

Q. And unusual shape, obviously?

ANA IVANOVIC: I think it's normal, normal shape. A little bit bigger maybe head.

Q. Who's created the structure you're talking about? Is that you? You're sort of in between coaches again. Is it you, the hitting partner, or...

ANA IVANOVIC: No, it's me definitely. I'm really trying. That's one thing that I'm really trying to take more charge in the decision making, you know. You have lots of people giving advices all the time. It just gets confusing.

And I'm the one, you know, who knows how it felt to become No. 1, to win Grand Slam. So I really try to look back to that time and reflect what I was doing then, comparing to what I was doing now.

And I saw some differences. So I really tried to step up and, you know, work hard and push myself and surround myself with good people.

Q. Didn't you say recently, though, that you were happy not to have a full time coach? I read a couple weeks ago that now you're looking for a full time coach again, or was that wrong?

ANA IVANOVIC: Another thing is that it worked really well. I spoke to Darren a lot. I'm like, Darren, can you spend more time with me?

But it's hard. Things change constantly. You know, Darren is helping Andy and he's commentating. The original plan that we had, it's that he was going to spend a little more time with me. But it change obviously since Andy came onboard and then also since his commitments towards ESPN.

When I was in America, we did spend a lot of time on court and it gave results. But, as I said, it change a little. It made me think. I spoke a lot to Darren about things to do, how to go about certain thing.

You know, he said, Yeah, you know, he understands the situation, that it's very, very hard for him to commit, to come out and watch also matches during the Grand Slams.

Q. You said your racquet gave you a softer feel. Could you talk a little bit more about that. Is that control?

ANA IVANOVIC: For my game, you know, I have quite powerful game. You want to have control because you want to feel like you can swing free. This is something that this racquet really gave me.

Since I picked it up, straightaway I made semis in first tournament I played with it. It definitely gives me that control and that, yeah, flexibility that I need.

Q. And in the past you've had some interesting comments on what you've been reading. What have you been reading recently?

ANA IVANOVIC: Actually, I just read the book The Island by Victoria Hislop. It was really good book. I read it within five days. I promise.

Now I'm starting a new one. Murakami. I got recommended. We'll see.

Q. What do you think of your next match against Petkovic?

ANA IVANOVIC: It's always fun. We have a great time playing doubles together. It's going to be interesting one again. It's really relaxing playing with her.

Q. Which Murakami book are you reading?

ANA IVANOVIC: Norwegian Wood.

Q. Have you thought about working with Sven again, or is he spending too much time with Caroline?

ANA IVANOVIC: He's engaged as well. He has lots of adidas players. I saw him with Laura Robson, too, past few days. It's hard. They do have a lot of players. I think lot of players are starting to use the program again.

So I'm definitely going to have a talk with them as well and see how to approach things. But also now, you know, I feel like I'm playing good, and I want to keep this rhythm. It's not something I want to stress myself during the Grand Slam.

But for sure, you know, as soon as this is over, I'll give more thought to it.

Q. Is it kind of nice being your own boss?

ANA IVANOVIC: It is nice. But you do need someone who's gonna help you and guide you, make sure you stay on right path. But yet it has to be your decision.

So, you know, in the past sometimes I made decisions that were not fully, you know, my decisions, so then I regret doing them. But, you know, if you make mistake and you are the one who took charge, at least you learn from it and you're wiser from it. If it wasn't yours, you cannot really, you know, learn from it as well, so...

Q. Have you gotten your strength, fitness, muscle, back to where you want it now?

ANA IVANOVIC: Yeah. It's still work in process, but it's big, big difference since French Open. And I feel it, you know. Each week it's been better and improving. I really did a lot of work on it since French Open, spent lot of time in the gym. You know, wasn't having much time off.

But that's at the end of the day what gives you confidence. And I can see it gives results on the court. So it just makes you want to do more and more. It's then finding balance when it's enough and when you have to switch and do recovery instead.

Q. So what are you bench pressing?

ANA IVANOVIC: I haven't gone that far yet. I'm still with rubber bands (laughter).

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Ana Ivanovic: Wimbledon Highlights Videos

1rd Round : Ana Ivanovic def Melanie Oudin 6-1 6-0

2nd Round : Ana Ivanovic def Eleni Daniilidou 6-3 6-0

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Ana From her Facebook

I enjoy the rhythm of a Grand Slam, with a rest day in between matches – we were so lucky to finish our doubles in time yesterday! Today I had practice, an autograph session then I visited the Rolex suite, which overlooks some of the outside courts, and did some interviews with Chinese reporters.

Photo signed autographs witch a smile

Ana and Petko won the first match in Doubles

Today Ana Ivanovic and Andrea Petkovic started winning the 1st Round in Wimbledon, by defeating Jill Craybas and Kai chen Chuang 6-1 6-2 .

In Second Round Ana and Petko await winner Irina Camelia Begu / Melinda Czink or sixth seed Nadia Petrova / Anastasia Rodionova

Ana said: "We have great time playning doubles together . It's really relaxing playning with her

In singles Ana Ivanovic faced in third Round Petra Cetkovska who defeated Radwanska 3-6 7-6 6-4

Ana and Cetkovska play saturday and Order of play isn't confirmed yet.

Ana Ivanovic Interview First Round

Q: It was a fantastic performance. You reminded us on Ana who won RG... 6:0, 6:1,,, You recently won a match with 6:0, 6:1, but we can't remember when was the last time you had such an amazing win on GS... It looked so easy...

A: Yes, for sure... I'm definitely satisfied. I think it was my easiest win on GS (by the scoreline) especially after last two grand slams. I'm really happy I could play like this especially 'cause we wre waiting during the whole day, it was really long, so I'm happy I played good, I was agressive but also patient and I'm happy to finish my match this evening.

Q: You won against the dark ('cause she played late). I think that many people don't understand how much your routine and preparation is important and how difficult it is to continue it after (after cancelling the match probably):

A:Yes, that's for sure, especially 'cause tonight they were about to cancel our match, it all depended on few points from the previous match and it would be different to play tomorrow, different conditions, tonight it was dark and cold, tomorrow it could be warm weather, so you have to go through the match preparation again and it means a lot for me to have a day to rest tomorrow and we all like to finish our match ASAP.

Q: You don't have a full-time coach, what has changed since RG?

A: Well, I think, I think about the coach, I decided to change some things. It's useless to do the same things and expect the different results, so I'm starting to form the structure that used to work before, I'm trying to form a strong basis and it's always a process, but I can already see the results, which gives me a confidence and motivation to continue in the same direction.

Q: How did some events before Wimbledon affected you (training with Andrea, barbecue at Novak's)... Did it help you to relax and to avoid the pressure?

A:That's something I learnt... to relax a bit. I think I had really good training sessions with Andrea and with other girls. That night we all relaxed a bit... Domestic food and atmosphere. It feels good, that's something we can't do often. Tournaments before Wimbledon also helped 'cause this year I played the most matches before W and it also helps to relax and to find a rhythm.

Q: Your next opponent has a lot of experience, she has attacking style, service volley game, you'll have to play different than against Oudin whom you broke on the base line.

A: Yes, it will be completely different, two completely different opponents. I played once against her on the grass, her tennis is very suitable for grass, she has a backhand slice, service volley (which is not very often), so I'll work on that tomorrow and try to adapt on those low shots, so we'll see. But it's important to play the way I did and to continue playing like this.

Q: Playing like this, you will certainly win. See you on Thursday.

A: Thank you

Ana in 2nd Round : Photos