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" 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.' "

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" 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. "

" 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 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. "

" The most important thing is always to feel comfortable - I would never sacrifice function for style. "

" I think it's better not to mix professional life and personal life - although it is hard. "

" 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. "

" 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! "

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

Ana Ivanovic

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" Recovery is really important. "

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

" As a people, Serbians are very tall, and we have olive skin and dark hair, which can look very nice. You have to be very beautiful to stand out. "

" I had struggles throughout my career. I had some tough times. "

" I like men who have goals, something that they are passionate about and work hard to achieve. A good sense of humor is important too. And I like tall guys! "

" I work out a lot, but it changes day to day. I always start out with some cardio - either a jog, a bike ride, or footwork drills designed specifically for tennis movement. Then I do weights, but I switch the days: one day it's upper body, the next day it's lower body. Then I do stomach and back pretty much every day. "

" It's always been my dream to compete. "

" I love, love, love my grandparents. "

" There's really not much friendship between the girls on tour. There's so much rivalry and jealousy, so everyone just hangs out in their own camp. In the locker room and players' lounge, you can feel the jealousy. "

" Quitting is never an option. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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" I like to have my privacy. I don't like people knowing what I do in my free time. I am also a very shy person, but I understand that people want to know more. "

" It's important to understand that you have to dedicate time to your sponsors, to have relationships with the people and the media, but it is also hard when you are first coming up and your primary focus is on tennis. "