January 17, 2006
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
Q. What do you think of your performance in that match?
ANA IVANOVIC: Well, it was actually pretty hard to play. The first match is always very, very hard. Usually you start a little bit nervous. And she's a great player. She didn't give me much rhythm. Like through all the match, I was trying to find my rhythm, but didn't work really well. But on the end, I'm really pleased I took the opportunities and won the match.
Q. Tell us about your connection with Melbourne.
ANA IVANOVIC: Well, I have relatives here. So I was actually here in December practicing, here in Melbourne Park. And they really nice. They help me out a lot. I have lot of sparring partners. Yeah, they help me out a lot. I was really happy with the opportunity to come and practice here rather than stay in Europe.
Q. How close are they? Aunts?
ANA IVANOVIC: Uncle and auntie, yeah.
Q. Where?
ANA IVANOVIC: They live in Mentone.
Q. Who did you hit with?
ANA IVANOVIC: I was practicing with Nicole and Casey and also some other girls. And I have (indiscernible), as well.
Q. They were here for the camp. Did you join in?
ANA IVANOVIC: It was very nice. The organization is very good. They certainly help me out a lot. I always had the court, the sparrings, the balls, everything. And the people around, they were just very nice. I really enjoy my time here.
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