127 Quotes by Ana Ivanovic

I'm very honored that fans voted for me for this award. Although very flattering, I know that all these awards are ultimately based upon my tennis results, and therefore I am very pleased to be receiving them.

I'm very proud to be a professional tennis player. I'm really happy to be doing something that I love. With this comes responsibility, and I am honored when I am told that I have inspired someone to play tennis.

I like to be alone and listen to music. Every match I play, I have a tune in my head over and over. It might only be a few words or a small piece of the tune, but it can drive you mad.

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.

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.

I just tried to play my game, to attack her and get a little bit into court and get her on the move, and I think I did that pretty well,

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.'

Sport doesn’t build character, it shows it.

My coach is, ‘Look at Novak. Look at him. They’re so ripped.’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, well, I can’t look like that.’