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Sydney: Ivanovic suffers second straight loss in 2016, JJ advances

Related Topics: Auckland Open, Sydney

Ana Ivanovic's 2016is not really hitting off, as after her first-round exit at the ASB Classic in Auckland, the Serb waved goodbye after her first match at the Apia International Sydney. Jelena Jankovic, on the other hand, rebounded from a first-round exit in Brisbane and displayed solid form in her Sydney opener.

Ana Ivanovic at the 2016 Apia International Sydney
Ana Ivanovic at the 2016 Apia International Sydney

Karolina Pliskova's wicked serve helped the Czech to dominantly beat Ivanovic 6-4 6-2. Fourteen aces by Pliskova had no counterpart in Ivanovic's game and the Serb converted just one out of six break points she earned.