Goran Ivanisevic

Goran Ivanisevic is a Croatian former professional tennis player and current coach. He is known for being the only player to win a Wimbledon men's singles title as a wild card.

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Profession :

Tennis Player

Birthday :

September 13, 1971

Star Sign :

Virgo

Age :

53

Birthplace :

Split, Croatia

Goran Ivanisevic, a retired Croatian tennis player, is renowned for his powerful serve and remarkable career achievements. With 22 ATP singles titles under his belt, he reached his career peak as world No. 2 in 1994. Ivanisevic’s most notable accomplishment is his 2001 Wimbledon men’s singles title, his sole Grand Slam victory. Besides this triumph, he was a three-time Wimbledon finalist and won prestigious tournaments such as the Indian Wells Masters and the Monte Carlo Masters. Ivanisevic also played for Croatia in numerous Davis Cup matches, contributing to their 2005 victory.

In 2023, Ivanisevic became the first Croatian inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. During his emotional acceptance speech, he expressed pride in representing his small yet passionate country. Since retiring, Ivanisevic has successfully transitioned to coaching, significantly contributing to world No. 1 Novak Djokovic’s multiple Grand Slam wins. His unique achievement of winning the Wimbledon men’s singles title as a wild card in 2001 remains a standout moment in tennis history.