Tennis: Serbian star Ivanovic retires at age 29

Belgrade: Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic has retired from tennis at the age of 29, the Serbian said on Facebook on Wednesday.
"There is no other way to say this. I have decided to retire from professional tennis. It was a difficult decision but there is so much to celebrate," Ivanovic said.
"Don't be sad, be optimistic alongside me. My love and my greatest thank you to all of you," said the former world No. 1 who has dropped to 63rd in the rankings.