Following the latest in a string of disappointing results, Ivanovic was asked directly in her post-match press conference if she had any plans to retire.
Here's what she answered:
"No, not at all. I just need to really see why is this happening, you know. Because, I mean, I had struggles throughout my career; I had some tough times. This is not the first time I'm going through this.
Serena is gonna waltz to 23 over these girls if she serves as she did yesterday . Made Makarova look like a chump and Makarova has made 8 of the last 9 2nd weeks at hard court slams or some crazy stat
love my girl Caro but no. She'll lose tamely unless she starts to find her serve again. She hasn't had a real serve since 2015 Madrid actually. Wouldn't expect her to suddenly have one now