Ana Ivanovic will be looking to build on a strong finish to last season when she takes on Tamira Paszek in the opening round of the WTA Brisbane OpenYou can watch and bet on Ivanovic v Paszek live for free at bet365 > live tennisThe season-opening WTA Brisbane Open features some of the biggest names in tennis this year, leaving players like former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic unseeded. The Serb should not be overlooked this week, especially given the strength with which she finished the 2011 season. At times she seemed to be back to her best, and she showed her ability to secure crushing straight set wins on several occasions.
Ivanovic is scheduled to start her campaign in Brisbane with a clash against world No. 42 Tamira Paszek. Paszek lacks height in comparison to her opponent, but she’s wily enough to cause some trouble. The Austrian has beaten some of the world’s best, and she’s in with an outside chance here.
With this being the beginning of a new season, the outcome of this contest could simply come down to sharpness. Ivanovic was on fire in Bali at the end of the 2011 season, but whether or not this momentum can continue remains to be seen. Still, she appears to be confident about her game at the moment, and a win appears to be on the cards.
