Ana Ivanovic

I love, love, love my grandparents. ”

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

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. ”

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

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

I think, in every person's life, you have ups and downs. You learn so much about yourself, sometimes even more, in the down times. Unfortunately, I had to go through it in public, which was not easy. ”

I really just try to enjoy the game and hope that I can inspire young kids. I started playing tennis because of Monica Seles, and I try to promote the sport in the best possible way. Sometimes it's hard because you get upset on court, but I think in life one learns through experiences in order to evolve as a person. ”

Living through war has helped make me pretty strong. ”

When I was younger, I did have some dresses that weren't the best fits, and it can definitely affect you during a match - if you're having to constantly pull the dress down, for example! ”

It's always been my dream to compete. ”