World No 1 Ivanovic confident of being a smash hit at 'unique' Wimbledon

13 April 2012

Ana Ivanovic, the new darling of women's tennis, has told of her determination to win Wimbledon.

World No1 Ivanovic, who rates the championships as 'unique' among the Grand Slams, was beaten by reigning champion Venus Williams in the semi-finals last year.

But the 6ft 1in Serbian arrives fresh from winning the French Open and believes she has the experience and skills to clinch the title this time.

Ivanovic celebrated victory at Roland Garros earlier in June - and the Serb is hoping to add the Wimbledon title to her trophy cabinet



She said: 'It's my dream to win. All the players feel and talk about Wimbledon differently. It's a unique tournament with a special feeling.'

And the star said she had respect for her opponents but did not fear any of them - even the defending champion

She said: 'Venus is very strong and so are some of the other girls. But if I can bring my form from the French Open then I have a great chance.'

Ivanovic is still coming to terms with the media circus that comes with having film star looks and being the world's best player.

She said: 'It is a new thing for me. I am not used to it but it is like this for me wherever I go now. I look at it as a good thing because it means people like me and I have lots of new friends.'

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