Monthly Archives: May 2012

Ana Finally Solves Peer, Moves into 3rd Round

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Curtis

Ana entered today’s second round match winless against her opponent Shahar Peer. With an 0-4 career record, Ivanovic was looking to breakthrough with her first ever win over Peer, and advance into the 3rd round at Roland Garros for the … Continue reading →

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Ana Impressive in Roland Garros Opener

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Curtis

Ana breezed through her opening round match, defeating Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino 6-1, 6-1. Arruabarrena-Vecino (who’s name is difficult to spell without looking), posed no problems for Ana, who played some brilliant tennis. Ana broke immediately to open the match, only to surrender the … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane: A Look Back at the 2008 French Open

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Curtis

  It’s hard to believe it has already been four years since Ana capture her first, and to this date, only grand slam title of her career at the French Open. In one way, it feels like it was just … Continue reading →

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French Open Draw

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Curtis

One of the most exciting parts of the slams is when the draw comes out. Tennis fans, regardless of their fave, are nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time; waiting to see who their faves will play. It’s … Continue reading →

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Pre-French Open Roundup

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Curtis

The French Open begins on Sunday, with the draw taking place on Friday, at 11:30 AM Paris time. I’ll preview Ana’s draw then. With the time off in between, here’s a little catching up in the latest news concerning our … Continue reading →

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Ana loses heartbreaker to Sharapova in Rome

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Curtis

For the second time in two months, Ana Ivanovic met Maria Sharapova on a tennis court. This comes after not facing each other for over four years prior, in which the two faced off in the final of the 2008 … Continue reading →

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Ana Overcomes Wind, Defeats Kuznetsova

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Curtis

In what was a blustery day in Rome, Ana defeated Svetlena Kuznetsova 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the 2nd round of the BNL Internazionali d’Italia. The wind did wreck some havoc, blowing clay all around the court, in what at times … Continue reading →

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Feeling Blue on the Blue Clay.

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Curtis

Ana went down in defeat today to world #1 Viktoria Azarenka, 6-4, 6-4. The third round exit marks Ana’s best performance of her career at the Mutua Madrid Open, having defeated Mathilde Johansson and Nadia Petrova in the 1st and … Continue reading →

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Ana wins for first time ever in Madrid.

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Curtis

Ana finally secured her first ever victory in Madrid on (blue) clay, with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Mathilde Johansson. It was a routine win, aside from a near first set collapse. Ivanovic looked to be in complete control of … Continue reading →

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Ana Hopes for Change of Luck on Blue Clay

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Curtis

Ana has never won a single match in Madrid before on clay. She withdrew prior to the inaugural Mutua Madrid Open in 2009, due to an knee injury. Ivanovic then lost her opening round matches the past two seasons to … Continue reading →

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