Resurgent Ivanovic Marches On

US Open '10 Update

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Former world number one and Serb Ana Ivanovic move safely through the fourth round as she finds joy in competing again. She managed to battled back as she sent Virginie Razzanno of France packing, with a convincing 7-5, 6-0 victory. 

The first set was tight as both of the players broke each other's serve. Virginie has a chance of closing the set with 5-4, 30-0 lead on Ana's serve but through the cheers of the crowd, Ana battled back to level the match at 5-5 and came away with 7-5 first set victory. 

"The support helped so much," said Ivanovic. "I feel like I am at home here."


The second set was a different story. As Ivanovic's confidence grows, her forehands found a way to hit winners from side to side. Razanno demoralized, tried to compete from the baseline but the crowd and Ivanovic's conviction prove too strong. The second set ended in only 21 minutes. 

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This victory marks the 22-year-old Serb's best Grand Slam result since reaching the 4th round at Wimbledon in 2009, and is another boost in her quest to regain top-tier status. She will next face Kim Clijsters in the fourth round.