The latest news about Ana!

Live! screensaver Mar 10th 2010

An exclusive, complimentary Ana-based screensaver, which includes fashion and tennis images of the former world No.1, is available for download. It is the only official Ana-related screensaver.
 
As well as showcasing Ana in photographic form, the active screensaver includes information 'slides', such as Ana's tournament schedule and personal information like her favourite films of 2009.
 

Indian Wells draw Mar 9th 2010

Ana has been drawn to face either Latvian world No.63 Anastasija Sevastova or a qualifier in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open, which begins in Indian Wells on Wednesday. The 22-year-old is seeded 24th at an event in which she has reached the final for the past two straight years.
 

Sony Ericsson extends WTA Tour sponsorship Mar 8th 2010

Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson, which in 2005 became the biggest sponsor in the history of women's sports when it signed an endorsement agreement with the WTA Tour, is to extend its partnership for a further two years. The sponsorship deal will expire in 2012, it was announced today.
 

New adidas advertorial Mar 7th 2010

adidas' popular "Me, Myself" women's marketing campaign has been renewed to feature new images of Ana.
 
Beneath the portrait is the following text from Ana:
 
"When I feel better about myself, I know that I project that to the world. Impossible is Nothing."

Ana confirms San Diego entry Mar 6th 2010

Ana has confirmed her participation in the Southern Californian Open in San Diego, a Premier $700,000 tournament that takes place during 2-8 August.

The 22-year-old has competed in San Diego once before, reaching the third round in 2006, the year she won the US Open Series. The tournament disappeared from the calendar in 2008, but will return this year at the expense of the event in Los Angeles.

WTA launches 2010 "Heroes Among Us" Community Programme Mar 4th 2010

The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour has re-launched its "Heroes Among Us" campaign, which recognises parents, teachers, coaches and community leaders who have encouraged young women to pursue their dreams.
 

Improving Ana edged out by Clijsters Mar 2nd 2010

Ana signalled an encouraging return to form as she was pipped 7-6 by US Open champion Kim Clijsters in the BNP Paribas Showdown. The 22-year-old led 5-3 and had a match point during an enthralling exhibition event at Madison Square Garden in New York.
 
With new coach Heinz Gunthardt watching from the sidelines, Ana played the style of free-flowing, attacking tennis that saw her climb to the summit of the world rankings a year-and-a-half ago. Her forehand was explosive and she frequently painted the lines of the court with some sizzling groundstrokes.

Ana vs Clijsters Mar 1st 2010

Ana takes on US Open champion Kim Clijsters tonight in the BNP Paribas Showdown, an exhibition event staged at Madison Square Garden in New York.
 
The 22-year-old has played Clijsters once before, in the Belgian's native Antwerp three years ago, when she was overwhelmed 6-2, 6-1.
 

New adidas outfit unveiled Feb 28th 2010

Images of Ana in her latest adidas dress have been added to the Multimedia section. Photos courtesy of adidas AG.

Ana looks ahead to New York exhibition Feb 25th 2010

Speaking to local media ahead of her participation in the BNP Paribas Showdown in New York on Monday, Ana expressed her excitement about returning to the four-player exhibition.
 
"I feel very honored to have the opportunity to come back to New York and play in the Garden," said Ana about the event that takes place at the beloved Madison Square Garden. She faces reigning US Open champion Kim Clijsters in the first semi-final at 7pm local time.