Ana Ivanovic got revenge from her 3rd round exit at the Australian Open to Alisa Kleybanova in the 2nd round of the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championship. Ivanovic started off strong getting the early break, and was able to lead 4-1 before Kleybanovoa was able to break back to level the set at 4-4. The two were both able to hold serve for 5-5, but it was Ivanovic who was able to play well under pressure and broke Kleybanova at love at 6-5 to take the opening set.
The second set saw both players holding until Kleybanova had to serve to stay in the set. Ivanovic was able to convert on her second match point when Kleybanova netted a backhand volley.
Ivanovic hopes to get her form back this season with her new coach, and things are starting well here in Dubai with 13 aces in the match for the Serb. Ivanovic is in the same quarter as Serena, and the same semifinal as Venus. Ivanovic will face France's Camille Pin in the 3rd round.
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