After a sensational start to 2014, Ana's season keeps getting better as the Serbian added a second crown in Monterrey.
Seeded second, Ivanovic played solid tennis throughout the week, beating a few up-and-coming players, as well as former world No.1, Dane Caroline Wozniacki, to reach the final. Having taken out her fiercest competitor, Ana cruised through the final, easily dismissing her compatriot, Jovana Jaksic, 6-2,6-1.
It's been a few tough years for the 2008 French Open champion. A few years spent in the wilderness that have completely destroyed her stunning game and crushed her self-confidence. It took tons of patience, endless hard work, a few of the world's best coaches, plus a burning desire to return to the top, but after all these trials and tribulations, the ever-exciting Ivanovic seems to be finally rediscovering her former self. Monterrey is an international stop, but nevertheless, a title is a title, and with two crown already to her name (also Auckland), a Grand Slam quarterfinal, and wins over both Williams sisters—especially against world No.1 Serena—2014 is shaping out nicely for the Serbian. I still look forward to seeing her back in contention for the biggest prizes in women's tennis. She has it in her to add a second Slam to her resume. Go Ana!
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