Čilić is still cruising in London. The first week of Wimbledon has passed and all players have taken their traditional Sunday break before continuing 4th Round action Monday. The only man left in the draw is #7 ranked Marin Čilić, who has yet to drop a set this tournament. And he kept that streak going Monday in a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 straight win over Spaniard Roberto … [Read more...] about Čilić Cruises Into Wimbledon Quarters, Croatian Women Fall
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Cilic Drops Aegon Final to Unseeded Opponent
By 4 CommentsMarin Čilić fell to unseeded Spaniard, Feliciano Lopez over the weekend after a tense and thrilling final at Queen's Club. Number-seven-seeded Čilić led the match over the 35-year-old Lopez (now the oldest winner of this tournament in the Open era), but Lopez fought back to tie the match, and defeat Čilić in two tiebreakers. … [Read more...] about Cilic Drops Aegon Final to Unseeded Opponent
EXCLUSIVE: Čilić: “Loud Atmospheres Bring Out The Fire In Me”
By 4 CommentsCroatia #1 tennis player and world #8 Marin Čilić was in Los Angeles Sunday night as St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic church threw a fundraiser for him to promote The Marin Čilić Foundation. The foundation will help kids in Croatia who need assistance financing education and sports through donations and scholarships. If you would like to donate to the foundation or read more … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Čilić: “Loud Atmospheres Bring Out The Fire In Me”
DAVIS CUP FINAL: Čilić Chokes In Zagreb, Argentina Take Davis Cup
By 26 CommentsIt looked good early. Marin Čilić won the first two sets against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in a match which would of brought Croatia their second Davis Cup title. And with Arena Zagreb rocking to an atmosphere that you would normally witness at a football match, the Croatia #1 lost the final three sets in a match that nearly lasted five hours to let Argentina back into … [Read more...] about DAVIS CUP FINAL: Čilić Chokes In Zagreb, Argentina Take Davis Cup
DAVIS CUP: Čilić, Dodig Handle Argentina In Straight Sets
By 16 CommentsDAY 2: Marin Čilić and Ivan Dodig made it look easy against the Argentine tandem of del Potro and Mayer, defeating the South Americans in straight sets Saturday afternoon in Zagreb. The first two sets were won comfortably in tiebreaks by the Croatians, and with Arena Zagreb pumping with electricity, Čilić and Dodig would close out the third set 6-3. With the doubles win, … [Read more...] about DAVIS CUP: Čilić, Dodig Handle Argentina In Straight Sets
Šok za Davis Cup reprezentaciju: Borna Ćorić propušta veliko finale!?
By 2 CommentsPočetkom idućeg tjedna Borna Ćorić podvrgnut će se operaciji desnog koljena i najvjerojatnije će propustiti veliko finale Davis Cupa između Hrvatske i Argentine! Kako neslužbeno doznajemo, planirani oporavak trajat će oko dva mjeseca, a s obzirom da je finale na programu od 25. do 27. studenog, jasno je da naš tenisač gotovo sigurno neće biti spreman za veliki obračun s … [Read more...] about Šok za Davis Cup reprezentaciju: Borna Ćorić propušta veliko finale!?
Vatreni Navijači Gurali Hrvatsku Do Finale
By Leave a CommentPhoto: CroatianSports.com Hrvatska – Francuska Semi – Finals Davis Cup Sportska Dvorana Krešimir Ćosić, Zadar Subota 17.09.2016. Parovi Čilić, Dodig – Mahut, Herbert 7:6, 5:7, 7:6, 6:3. Nakon prvog dana i rezultata 1:1 najvjerniji navijači i teniski sladokusci su došli vidjeti mogu li Medugorci napraviti čudo ipobjediti prvi par svijeta...to se i … [Read more...] about Vatreni Navijači Gurali Hrvatsku Do Finale
Croatia Make Davis Cup Finals After Čilić Dismisses Gasquet In Straight Sets
By 9 CommentsDAY 3: Knowing that a win over Frenchman Richard Gasquet would see Croatia into the Davis Cup Final, Marin Čilić took care of business winning in straight sets: 6-3, 6-2, 7-5. This made the fifth and final match a mute point as Team Croatia will now face Juan Martin del Potro and Argentina in the Final. Croatia will host the Final at a site that is yet to be determined November … [Read more...] about Croatia Make Davis Cup Finals After Čilić Dismisses Gasquet In Straight Sets
Cilic Marches Into US Open Semifinals, Faces Djokovic
By 16 CommentsMarin Cilic faced a ranked Frenchman for the second straight match of his US Open title defense, and once again came out on top, dropping #19 Jo Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(3), 6-4 to advance to the semifinals. Cilic relied on his big serve throughout the match, and despite a somewhat worrisome final three sets, the Croat advances to the semifinals of a Grand … [Read more...] about Cilic Marches Into US Open Semifinals, Faces Djokovic