Ivanovic looking for a coach

Serbian Ana Ivanovic, who made an early exit from the tournament, is studying some coaching resumes nowadays.

Serbian Ana Ivanovic, who made an early exit from the tournament, is studying some coaching resumes nowadays.

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The 21-year-old has left Melbourne Park and having a few days off at an undisclosed location, according to her management, before returning to chilly Europe.

But the tall right-hander's priority will be to secure a full-time coach as soon as possible.

"Being without a coach for so long, it's a little bit tough," Ivanovic said after Friday night's 5-7, 7-6, 2-6 loss to Russian Alisa Kleybanova in the third round.

"You just need some direction sometimes and that's something I felt was missing in my game," she said.

Her manager, Gavin Versi, said Ivanovic was seeking a former player but, understandably, would not mention any names at this stage.