In pictures: Ana Ivanovic shares highlights from her Linz Open visit, reflects on "incredible" time meeting Donna Vekic, Jelena Ostapenko and more

Ana Ivanovic recently shared highlights from her time at the 2024 Linz Open. She was the guest of honor at the event, and met WTA stars Donna Vekic and Jelena Ostapenko among others. Ivanovic called the experience 'an incredible weekend.'

The Serb was in attendance at the 2024 Upper Austria Ladies Linz, a tournament she won twice (in 2008 and 2010), for the finals weekend. Ivanovic opened up about her return to Linz and special memories from the tournament in a recent interview with WTA.

“My most special memories in Linz have to be, of course, winning the title. One funny moment I remember from the final against Vera Zvonareva, there was a guy painting us during the match and then the winner got the painting. I actually still have the painting in my house! It was a very cool and special memory. The players’ parties were also always great,” Ivanovic said.

The former World No. 1 also spoke about the tournament being upgraded to a 500 status.

“Linz has such a strong history and top players have always loved playing there. The tournament does a great job of hosting all of the players and making everyone feel welcome, so I think they are very deserving of the 500-level status.”

Ivanovic subsequently took to Instagram to share her highlights from the WTA 500 tournament weekend, which included the ceremonial coin toss from the finals between Jelena Ostapenko and Ekaterina Alexandrova, her on-court interview, meeting up with Donna Vekic and Barabara Schett, press conferences, and much more.

"An incredible weekend with amazing encounters 🎾🤍 #WTALinz #LinzLadies," Ivanovic said on Instagram.

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