Ana Ivanovic achievements so far this year is not very prominent. However, its status as defending champion at the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions 2011 (CBTC) makes Ivanovic is still favored.
None Ivanovic won the title this season, the only Serbian tennis player a chance to close the year with both is to become champion in CBTOC. Although expected to defend his title on the island, Ivanovic admitted to not interfere with the status as defending champion.
"There's no pressure because it (its status as defending champion). I am glad to be back here. I hope to repeat success of last year, "Ivanovic said in a press conference at The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua, on Tuesday (11/02/2011).
Ivanovic is scheduled to meet Roberta Vinci in the opening match CBTC, tomorrow. Judging by the last two meetings, Ivanovic defeated the Italian tennis player, namely in Toronto and Pattaya City.
This record achievement worsens as the zero degree Ivanovic throughout the year. "I can not say this a bad year, especially in the first six months. It's just no consistency from me this season, "said 23-year-old tennis player.
On the other hand, are reluctant Vinci brings optimism to face Ivanovic is too high. Although arrested twice former world number one tennis player rankings, Ivanovic Vinci considers a difficult opponent to beat.
"The match will be tough, he's a great player. Despite two wins but Ivanovic will be hard to beat. Indeed, I have a chance (to win), but he's still the defending champion, "he concluded.
(HMR)
None Ivanovic won the title this season, the only Serbian tennis player a chance to close the year with both is to become champion in CBTOC. Although expected to defend his title on the island, Ivanovic admitted to not interfere with the status as defending champion.
"There's no pressure because it (its status as defending champion). I am glad to be back here. I hope to repeat success of last year, "Ivanovic said in a press conference at The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua, on Tuesday (11/02/2011).
Ivanovic is scheduled to meet Roberta Vinci in the opening match CBTC, tomorrow. Judging by the last two meetings, Ivanovic defeated the Italian tennis player, namely in Toronto and Pattaya City.
This record achievement worsens as the zero degree Ivanovic throughout the year. "I can not say this a bad year, especially in the first six months. It's just no consistency from me this season, "said 23-year-old tennis player.
On the other hand, are reluctant Vinci brings optimism to face Ivanovic is too high. Although arrested twice former world number one tennis player rankings, Ivanovic Vinci considers a difficult opponent to beat.
"The match will be tough, he's a great player. Despite two wins but Ivanovic will be hard to beat. Indeed, I have a chance (to win), but he's still the defending champion, "he concluded.
(HMR)
