Health & Fitness

Ivanovic Wins Battle of Former Champions

Ana Ivanovic ousted No. 4 Caroline Wozniacki in battle of former BNP Paribas Open champions.

Ana Ivanovic overwhelmed Caroline Wozniacki, 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday night in a battle of two former Indian Wells champions and WTA World No. 1's.

The 15th-seeded Serbian used a big serve, including hitting three aces, to advance past Wozniacki.

Ivanovic, the 2008 champ, avenged a loss to the fourth ranked Dane last month in Dubai. She now holds a 3-2 lifetime advantage. 

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Ivanovic will play Marion Bartoli in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

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