Ana Ivanovic Quotes
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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 was watching tennis on TV, and between games, they were showing a commercial for a tennis school. I wrote down the number, gave it to my mom, and said, 'This is what I want to do.' She thought it was a joke, but I was very stubborn, and I kept bringing it up.
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The time during bombings was definitely difficult for everyone. My parents, they really protected me from it, and we came through together.
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I think, for me, it's very important to have a good team and to feel comfortable in the environment.
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I believe I have quality, and that's why I won a grand slam, so I know I can do it again.
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I like to come to a tournament with a specific playlist that I can listen to before going on the court. I like five or 10 minutes just for myself.
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I love to run. It's how I clear my head.
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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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It was different when I was young, aged 20, playing the French Open. I didn't have so much experience. I just played tennis because I loved the game.
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I am constantly trying to improve my playing and hope to get more and more mental strength. I think these are two of the success keys.
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When people talk about my charm or looks, it is very flattering. Of course, every woman likes compliments, but I don't take them too seriously.
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I have always been very dedicated to tennis, and it's true that I made some compromises in my life. For example, I never went out to parties when I was younger, and I spent less time with friends.
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It's not good to stretch when you're cold. Get your heart rate up, and once you finish, take time to stretch and let your body calm down.
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I used to always want to play the perfect match, and this meant not losing a point. The realisation came around the time I was 19 years old, in the French Open final in 2007. This was a key period in my career. I was told I was going for too many winners, which was affecting my game.
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I'm quite an emotional person. I cry a lot. I do not like conflict, so if I have an argument with my parents, I'll often cry. I become too emotional.
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I had struggles throughout my career. I had some tough times.
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I always keep my makeup really simple.
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Even when I get dressed up to go out, I never use too much makeup.
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I love, love, love my grandparents.
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For me, it is important to do well in what I'm doing, to achieve the goals I have for myself.
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There are many times I don't feel like going to work out, but I know if I do, I'll feel better.
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Living through war has helped make me pretty strong.
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Tennis has given me so many opportunities, and I feel very lucky to have achieved whatever I have, especially coming from a country that does not have a great history in the game.
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I do not follow superstitions on court.