When in Rome, do as the Romans do.  Former World’s No.1, Ana Ivanovic was a formidable force on the court. The champion recently gave a sneak peek of her copious lifestyle. Ana shared a post on Instagram showing she likes to spend some quality time with her husband. Ana retired from professional tennis back in 2016.

The Serb’s Instagram is filled with personal moments. She became a mother for the third time in May this year. Handling 3 kids will never be any less exhausting. Ana’s trip to Rome might be a refreshment for stressing over the kids. After all, even moms deserve some “me-time”. 

Ana Ivanovic and her Italian adventure

Ivanovic’s post has a total of 5 pictures. Enough to sum up her trip with her soccer-playing husband. For those who are unaware, Ana married retired German Footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger. She married him soon before retiring from tennis.

Ana lived the Italian experience to the dot. Walking the Roman streets admiring its beauty. She even had some delicious Pasta it seems. Which brings us to her caption for the post.

“When in Rome…🍝♥️🇮🇹”

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To actually have fun in a foreign country, you need to accept their culture as your own. Ivanovic was quick to bring out her Italian persona for this trip. However, since her husband is European, he could have given her some pointers. Ana’s trip to the Eternal City seems delightful enough. She seems genuinely happy in those pictures.

Why did Ana opt for retirement?

When you play a sport long enough, it eventually starts getting more demanding. Ana Ivanovic turned pro at 16. The 35-year-old, despite being too young for retirement, had her reasons for doing so. Ana played professionally for 13 long years. However, in 2015 her body started showing some serious signs.

Ana was getting injured on the court over nothing. She broke her toe at the Australian Open a year before she retired. The surgery took her off from the season, as she wasn’t able to perform anymore. Ana also had several wrist injuries. All these factors led her to opt for an early retirement. Ana was honest with herself and her fans. As she spoke about how unfit she has become physically as well as mentally.

Even though you might sometimes miss your job, early retirement comes with its own perks. Ana is living her life in the best way possible. She has a happy and loving family. Also, the occasional trips are always an added delight.

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