2014 was a year of anticipation for Croatian sports fans. It was a year that saw Croatians wait over six months to open up the World Cup against hosts Brazil in one of the most anticipated openers in football history. And although the Vatreni fell short in Sao Paulo, the consensus knows it wasn't due to lack of effort. It was a year that saw … [Read more...] about Čilić takes 2014 CroatianSports.com top honors
Tennis
Tuesday Night Funnies: Ivanišević
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Goran Ivanišević: the Godfather of Croatian tennis. Tennis fans worldwide will remember Ivanišević for his epic 2001 wild card win at Wimbledon. But if you followed the man's career, you will remember him for his antics, both on and off the court. Croatians have had some pretty funny personalities in their sports world since becoming an independent nation … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Ivanišević
Čilić vs. Nishikori: 1st Grand Slam in reach
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In the most surprising Grand Slam final of the past decade, #14 ranked Croatian Marin Čilić will take on Japan's Kei Nishikori in New York City for the right to lift their first major title at the U.S. Open Monday night. The match will begin approximately at 5pm (ET). VATRENI WISH ČILIĆ LUCK DAYS BEFORE THEY TAKE ON MALTA IN EURO 2016 QUALIFYING Čilić has been … [Read more...] about Čilić vs. Nishikori: 1st Grand Slam in reach
Čilić defeats Federer in straight sets to reach 1st Grand Slam Final
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Marin Čilić defeated world #2 and 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in straight sets Saturday 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 evening to lay in his very first Grand Slam final. With an extremely pro-Federer crowd in New York City, Čilić kept his cool and played his game. On Monday, he will face Kei Nishikori, who stunned Novak Djoković in the other … [Read more...] about Čilić defeats Federer in straight sets to reach 1st Grand Slam Final
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
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
Australian Open Day 3: Dodig Forced to Withdraw
By 39 CommentsIt looked like it would be smooth sailing for Ivan Dodig as he took a two set lead over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur, but quickly the heat things changed everything for Dodig. After experiencing cramps and a possible injury to his right thigh, Dodig began to literally give points to Dzumhur and ultimately he withdrew with the score at 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 4-1. Dodig raised serious questions … [Read more...] about Australian Open Day 3: Dodig Forced to Withdraw
