Ana Ivanovic

“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.”

“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.”

“I'm an in-control person.”

“Once you are on court, it doesn't matter the way you look. It doesn't help you win points.”

“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.”

“Ever since I was a kid, I've always thought it very important to be happy inside. There's a lot of bad things happening in the world, but it's important to try to stay happy and appreciate what you've got, and don't look externally for the happiness.”

“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.”

“I always keep my makeup really simple.”

“If I make a change to a young kid to play any sport, not only tennis, instead of spending time in front of the TV or computer, that is good. I want to give them a good example: 'Hey, go out and play and see the world.'”

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

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

“I feel flattered that people like the way I look, but it doesn't help you win points.”

“I admire Roger Federer, not only for his tennis but also for his personality.”

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

“When you have tough times, and when you learn you can't be perfect in every situation, it's hard to accept, you know, because I still do expect that. But you just have to, because, you know, it's not about the situation. It's how you deal with it. You always have a choice.”

“You're never out of the game until you've lost the final point.”

“I have always liked my hair when it's braided, because if I don't, it kind of runs in my eyes when I hit.”

“I do miss competition, but I get to travel a little bit on my own terms, which is a little bit different. And I get the chance to walk around, explore, and not have to save my energy for the match days.”

“For a coach to be able to help you, they need to get to know you well. They need to see what's happening - that you are not in the mood to talk, or something like this. It is very hard to find the right person.”

“There are times when the only people you spend time with are the people in your team. That's hard, because I think, 'I'm a girl. I want to hang out with other girls. I just want to be a normal young woman.'”