Ana Ivanovic

“It's very important to take care of yourself. Everyone's lives are so busy. Take at least an hour a day to recharge and do whatever makes you better. For grown-ups, whether it's a spa, sitting in a park with a book, or coffee, take time for yourself.”

“Everyone wants to be happy - people find happiness in different ways. While you want to pursue your career 100 percent, I think it is very hard to give 100 percent in something else. It's important to find this balance, and priorities change throughout life.”

“Everything in moderation. I keep a healthy body, a healthy look. It's important not to be obsessive about anything - fitness, training, eating - because then you end up focusing on only that. And you can't obsess about anything when you're on the road.”

“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.”

“If you are happy in your private life, and - that will affect your tennis, and that will help you, actually.”

“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.”

“Fame and success and titles stay with you, but they wear out eventually. In the end, all that you are left with is your character.”

“I'm very easy-going off court, but I really want to win once I'm walking on to the court.”

“I personally love Essie because they're such a good brush, and it's so easy to apply. I always go red. If I'm in doubt, I go red.”

“It's always been my dream to compete.”

“When I was starting out, it was almost impossible for me to get visas to travel to tournaments.”

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

“I lift weights. I'll do a lot of running, a lot of cardio and strengthening. I use my body weight, a TRX sometimes. A lot of it is endurance.”

“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.”

“When competing a lot and traveling, I have problems with my lower back because I'm always on the plane or sitting. That's something that does bother me from time to time, but I try to stay on top of it.”

“I've never been a very flashy person.”

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

“When you mature, you also get more secure about yourself. You see things differently.”

“With experience, you understand expectations, you understand consequences, but sometimes it gets a little bit hard, especially for me, that I'm a perfectionist - I want to analyse everything. And sometimes it's most important to just let go and trust your instincts. This is what I need to do more of.”

“In Belgrade, everything is possible.”