PARIS (AP) — Ana Ivanovic advanced to the semifinals of a major tournament for the first time since winning her only Grand Slam title at the French Open seven years ago with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Elina Svitolina.
The seventh-seeded Ivanovic extended her unbeaten record against her 20-year-old opponent to seven.
After sealing her win with a forehand passing shot — her 28th forehand winner of the match — the 2008 champion at Roland Garros said “I don’t know if I should feel very old or very happy.”
With windy conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier, Ivanovic started with a double-fault but once she found her range she was in complete control. The Serb was also the best player on important points, saving three of four break points.
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