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Ana Ivanovic

Profession : Athlete

Birth : November 6, 1987

I love to run. It's how I clear my head.

Ana Ivanovic

Coaches were all saying that I was really talented and I had potential, but coming from Serbia, it wasn't easy. The '90s were the hardest years for our country - we went through two wars.

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I need nine hours of sleep because of all the activity I do. It doesn't always happen, but I really try.

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I made some choices that weren't right in the past. It cost me in terms of my confidence and everything.

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A lot of coaches are very intense, which is good once you are working, but you don't want that all the time.

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Even when I get dressed up to go out, I never use too much makeup.

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The media and press can be relentless, especially with women. Personally, while I take pride in my appearance and enjoy the compliments, when I'm on court, it is all about my game.

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When we were kids, I remember we'd use lemon in our hair and go into the sun, hoping it would make us blond. Obviously, I have very dark hair and olive skin, and when I was a kid, I wanted to be blond, of course. It never worked.

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When I'm very motivated, and when I have to compete, I change a little bit; I become very competitive.

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I think it's better not to mix professional life and personal life - although it is hard.

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Before a match, I need to be alone. I need to reach concentration and focus on the game ahead of me.

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I've had to fight to improve my life. Nothing has come easily.

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I use Moroccanoil shampoo and conditioner.

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I love, love, love my grandparents.

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After a tough match, I'll do an ice bath, and that's really good for recovery because it helps circulation. Sometimes you feel really swollen.

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Obviously, if some young girl wants my advice and wants me to be her mentor, I would be very happy to offer that. But I don't really see myself as a coach.

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I work out a lot, but it changes day to day. I always start out with some cardio - either a jog, a bike ride, or footwork drills designed specifically for tennis movement. Then I do weights, but I switch the days: one day it's upper body, the next day it's lower body. Then I do stomach and back pretty much every day.

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My goal is to be No. 1 and to win Grand Slams.

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I'm very determined, and I know I can achieve, so I don't let little setbacks put me down.

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I know that us girls aren't the easiest to coach.

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