Serena, Ivanovic sympathize with Errani
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Serena Williams and Ana Ivanovic sprang to the defense of Sara Errani on Thursday after the Italian made a tearful US Open exit, claiming she had been overwhelmed by the stress of being fourth seed.
“I’m feeling too much pressure. I don’t know why, but I’m not enjoying going on the courts, and that is the worst thing a player can have,” said Errani, who was defeated by compatriot Flavia Pennetta, 3-6, 1-6 in the second round.
Errani, a French Open runner-up in 2012 and a semifinalist in New York 12 months ago, had been bumped up to the fourth seeding after the injury-enforced withdrawal of Russian Maria Sharapova.
Williams, the world No. 1 who is chasing a fifth US Open title and 17th major in all, believes Errani should not get too down on herself. “It’s hard but I think she’s doing a good job,” Williams said. “I mean, sometimes you have a tough day at the office, and it doesn’t mean that you didn’t handle the pressure well. I think she’s a good player.”
Ivanovic can sympathize with Errani.
When she captured the French Open title in 2008, the Serb ascended to the world No. 1 spot but has endured a roller-coaster career ever since, struggling to live up to expectations.
“When you’re No. 1, everyone is trying to beat you and everyone is playing their best tennis against you. It’s like you have bull’s eye on your back,” said Ivanovic, playing in New York as the 13th seed.
The Serb said she had great sympathy for Errani’s public meltdown.
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