Open Notebook

WIMBLEDON runner-up Goran Ivanisevic slammed 23 aces to beat Mark Woodforde yesterday, and then traded insults with the Australian veteran. The Croatian suggested the 32-year-old doubles star give up on singles. quot;The way his game is, it8217;s very tough to watch. It8217;s time for him to retire from singles,quot; Ivanisevic said. quot;He looks very poor at the court. Too old. Can8217;t move. With that lousy backhand, you can8217;t beat anybody.quot;

Woodforde suggested Ivanisevic was a one-trick player with nothing beyond his blazing serve. quot;Goran has his serve and not much else. Ivanisevic said Woodforde hit him with a shot at one point and did not apologize. quot;He hates me,quot; Ivanisevic said. quot;But then I hit an ace after that and that kills him. I see on his face. It8217;s a poor thing.quot;