With Marin Cilic missing the Australian Open and Ajla Tomljanovic moving on to play for Australia, Croatia's tennis players were unlikely to make much of a statement in Melbourne this year. After two days of competition, Ivo Karlovic and Ivan Dodig remain as the only two Croats alive in the second round. #23 seed Ivo Karlovic looked good in his first round … [Read more...] about Dodig, Karlovic Advance, 5 Croats Knocked Out in Aussie Open Round 1
Čilić books spot in U.S. Open semis vs. Federer
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Marin Čilić won in straight sets (6-2, 6-4, 7-7) against #6 seed Tomas Berdych at the US Open on Thursday to secure a place in the semifinals of a Grand Slam for the second time in his career. Čilić will play Roger Federer, arguably the best tennis player that has ever lived, in the semifinals on Saturday. This is the farthest Čilić has ever ventured in a Grand Slam … [Read more...] about Čilić books spot in U.S. Open semis vs. Federer
Onto the Knockout Stage as Croatia Send Puerto Rico Packing
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Needing a win to clinch a berth in the knockout round, Croatia got the job done and did it easily, leading from wire to wire as they beat Puerto Rico 103-82. After consecutive lackluster performances, Croatia were firing on all cylinders, just in time for the must-win games. Croatia got off to a perfect start, leading 20-7 after just over six minutes. They would have … [Read more...] about Onto the Knockout Stage as Croatia Send Puerto Rico Packing
Croatia Upset by Senegal, Move to 2-1 at FIBA World Cup
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Coming off a big win against Argentina, it was Croatia's turn to be upset and lose a close game. Senegal used their size and athleticism to good effect, beating Croatia 77-75, as Croatia's knockout round hopes took a hit. 19 year old potential lottery pick Mario Hezonja got an unexpected start for Croatia as Bojan Bogdanovic began the game on the bench, and the … [Read more...] about Croatia Upset by Senegal, Move to 2-1 at FIBA World Cup
Croatia Takes Down World #3 Argentina 90-85
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After struggling to win against one of the worst teams in the tournament on Saturday, Croatia turned it all around a day later, beating one of the pre-tournament favorites Argentina 90-85. Croatia shot 56% from the field, allowing them to overcome Luis Scola's 28 point performance for Argentina. Croatia got off to a hot start for the second game in a row, surging out to … [Read more...] about Croatia Takes Down World #3 Argentina 90-85
Croatia Overtime Winners Against Philippines in Game One of FIBA World Cup
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Croatia pulled away from the start in their opening game at the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, and it looked like it would be a routine win to start off the tournament. The game would turn out to be a thriller. Croatia led 23-9 after one quarter, but the Philippines fought back for the rest of the game and looked the better team in the final three quarters. Led by naturalized … [Read more...] about Croatia Overtime Winners Against Philippines in Game One of FIBA World Cup
French Open: Cilic, Karlovic, Tomljanovic through to Round of 32
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Despite going 3-5 in the first round at this year's French Open, Croatia will have three representatives in the third round at a Grand Slam for the first time in some years. Marin Cilić advanced as expected, Ivo Karlović has come into form at just the right time, and Ajla Tomljanović's steady improvement sees her enter the third round for the first time ever at a Grand Slam, … [Read more...] about French Open: Cilic, Karlovic, Tomljanovic through to Round of 32
Cilic Takes Down #6 Murray, Success All Around For Croatian Tennis
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Marin Cilic played some of his best tennis as he took down Andy Murray, #6 in the world and the #2 seed at the AMRO World Tennis Tournament on Friday, winning 6-3, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. The win continues an eight match unbeaten streak for Cilic, who won the ATP Zagreb last week, and has not lost a set in those eight matches. To set up the quarterfinal bout with … [Read more...] about Cilic Takes Down #6 Murray, Success All Around For Croatian Tennis
Cilic Wins PZB Zagreb Indoors for 4th Time, Fed Cup Update
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For the sixth time in nine years, the PZB Zagreb Indoors, one of Croatia's two ATP World Tour events, has been won by a Croatian. Marin Čilić, #37 in the world, defended his 2013 title and won the tournament for the 4th time in his career, defeating fellow countrymen Mate Delić and Ivan Dodig in the process. It was a flawless performance from Čilić, who who didn't lose a … [Read more...] about Cilic Wins PZB Zagreb Indoors for 4th Time, Fed Cup Update
