Ana Ivanovic taking inspiration from Maria Sharapova

Ana Ivanovic, who won the French Open title in 2008, has revealed that she is taking inspiration from Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova for her rapid rise back up in the rankings.

Ivanovic fell down to world No 65 in 2010, but is now back to No 14 since appointing Nigel Sears as her coach last year.

The Serbian star will return to the world's top 10 for the first time in three years if she beats Australia Open champion Victoria Azarenka on Monday.

"Its inspiring to see how Maria fought back after injury to become world No 1, and I think, that has definitely given me a focus for working hard," The Daily Mirror quoted Ivanovic, as saying.

"I believe you get in life what you deserve, and I really think there are good things around the corner again," she added.