22 year-old Zagreb native Borna Ćorić was on a roll at this year's Australian Open until he met #28 Frenchman Lucas Pouille in the 4th Round Monday night. After taking the first set in a tiebreak, Ćorić looked tired, missing multiple easy shots that he would normally make. Ćoric is still waiting to play in his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. He lost the following sets 4-6, … [Read more...] about Ćorić Falls Short Of 1st Grand Slam Quarterfinal; Čilić Bows Out
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Aussie Open Round 3: Čilić Comes Back From The Dead, Ćorić Through
By 9 CommentsIt looked as if #6 Marin Čilić's Australian Open was over in the 3rd Round Friday night as #26 Spaniard Fernando Verdasco took the first two sets 6-4, 6-3 in dominant fashion; putting last year's Aussie Open finalist against a wall. However, Čilić battled back to win the third set 6-1 before taking the fourth set in a tiebreaker to gain some momentum back. He would ultimately … [Read more...] about Aussie Open Round 3: Čilić Comes Back From The Dead, Ćorić Through
Aussie Open Round 2: Čilić, Ćorić, Martić Through; Vekić, Karlović Done
By 5 CommentsAfter a slight miscue in the second set against Mackenzie McDonald, #6 Marin Čilić dismissed the American in four sets Wednesday night in Melbourne and will now play #26 Fernando Verdasco Friday. After winning the first set against McDonald, Čilić took the second set into a tiebreak where he was quickly up 4-0. But the wheels came off the wagon and Čilić would lose his … [Read more...] about Aussie Open Round 2: Čilić, Ćorić, Martić Through; Vekić, Karlović Done
Croatians Go Perfect 5-0 In Aussie Open 1st Round
By 5 CommentsThe Australian Open is upon us! Last year's finalist, Marin Čilić, has big expectations after taking 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer five sets down under in 2018. Čilić is the #6 ranked player at the tournament this year and defeated Australian Bernard Tomic in straight sets Monday night in the first round. Čilić has a favorable draw to the quarterfinals … [Read more...] about Croatians Go Perfect 5-0 In Aussie Open 1st Round
CROATIA: 2018 DAVIS CUP TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
By 36 CommentsDAY 3 Marin Čilić handled Lucas Pouille in straight sets Sunday to avenge his 2016 Davis Cup disappointment to beat France and hand Croatia their second ever Davis Cup championship. It was a fantastic result to cap a year that will be forever engraved in Croatian sports hearts. DAY 2 France didn't tuck their tails between their legs and let … [Read more...] about CROATIA: 2018 DAVIS CUP TENNIS WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
Ćorić Falls To Djokovic In Shanghai Masters Final, Moves Up To #13 In The World
By 11 Comments21 year-old Zagreb native Borna Ćorić defeated 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Saturday but wasn't able to get past Novak Djokovic in the Final; losing 6-3, 6-4. Ćorić is on the rise and could very soon meet fellow Croatian Marin Čilić in the top 10 of world ranked tennis players. Ćorić has played … [Read more...] about Ćorić Falls To Djokovic In Shanghai Masters Final, Moves Up To #13 In The World
Croatia Book Spot In Davis Cup Finals After Ćorić Comes To The Rescue!
By 37 CommentsDAY 3 It was supposed to be a cakewalk into the Finals. Marin Čilić just needed to beat American Sam Querrey in the fourth rubber match in Zadar, Sunday after, and everything was going as planned. Čilić beat Querrey 7-6 in the first set and was up 6-1 in the second set tiebreak before everything fell apart. Querrey would miraculously come back to win the second set … [Read more...] about Croatia Book Spot In Davis Cup Finals After Ćorić Comes To The Rescue!
Ćorić To Face Del Potro In Biggest Match Of Career, Čilić Comes Back From The Dead
By 23 Comments21 year-old Zagreb native Borna Ćorić will play in the most important match of his young career Sunday night in New York when he takes on world #3 and 2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro at the US Open. The two will meet in the 4th Round (final 16) of the year's final Grand Slam. Ranked 20th in the world, this is the farthest Ćorić has ever been at any Grand … [Read more...] about Ćorić To Face Del Potro In Biggest Match Of Career, Čilić Comes Back From The Dead
Ćorić Cruising At US Open, Čilić Too
By 9 Comments21 year-old Croatian tennis player Borna Ćorić, who is currently ranked #20 in the world, has made quick work in the first two rounds of the US Open this tournament. In the 1st Round Monday, Ćorić defeated German Florian Mayer in four sets: 6-2, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to set up a 2nd Round match with Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena Wednesday afternoon. Ćorić cruised through the match … [Read more...] about Ćorić Cruising At US Open, Čilić Too