Quando due giorni fa Ana Ivanovic aveva annunciato una diretta Facebook per comunicare una importante novità, tutto ci saremmo aspettati tranne forse il ritiro. Ma la bella serba, diventata numero 1 del mondo ad appena 21 anni, ha sorpreso tutti e tramite i canali social ha informato di voler interrompere la propria carriera a causa di infortuni che non le permettono di essere al 100%.

Lucky to have shared the court with such a nice person.. good luck in this next chapter of your life @AnaIvanovic .. enjoy!! pic.twitter.com/fU4bf5Vlzx

— Sara Errani (@SaraErrani) December 29, 2016

Respect for @AnaIvanovic decision to retire from tennis on her own terms! You should be very proud of your achievements! #1 #RolandGarros

— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) December 28, 2016

Super excited to see what the future holds for @AnaIvanovic !! What a wonderful career!! #ThankYouAna https://t.co/NiQZWXG4qR

— Irina Falconi (@IrinaFalconi) December 28, 2016

That smile, that grace, that forehand, that class….@AnaIvanovic … Tennis will miss you… BUT, what a rich life you have ahead of you!!!

— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) December 28, 2016

What an incredible career @AnaIvanovic Proud of u for being strong& positive & 4 turning ur focus to new life adventures! Good luck! https://t.co/Ru3sxwT7Qj

— Jelena Djokovic (@JelenaRisticNDF) December 28, 2016

They don't come much nicer, prettier or classier than this girl ❤ Thank you @AnaIvanovic for being a Champion on and off the court ⭐ @WTA pic.twitter.com/RrnKYdCjSq

— Michaëlla Emmrich (@MisaKrajicek) December 28, 2016

I will miss one of my best friends on tour @AnaIvanovic ❤️ You've had an incredible tennis career. Best wishes for the exciting new chapter! pic.twitter.com/IUlbkHHGVE

— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) December 29, 2016

@WTA @AnaIvanovic #ThankYouAna pic.twitter.com/5magt6K1wy

— Daria Gavrilova (@Daria_gav) December 29, 2016

@AnaIvanovic my goodness I will miss your smile. All my love ❤️❤️

— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 28, 2016