SOCCER Will Crottenham be restored to White Hart Lane? Potentially huge news for Croatia and Dinamo Zagreb fans has broken on Sunday, with Croatian media reporting 17 year olds Alan Halilović and Tin Jedvaj had been sold to Tottenham for a fee of around 18 million Euros. The story has yet to be confirmed by the English press. Jutarni are reporting Jedvaj will join … [Read more...] about Halilovic+Jedvaj to Spurs! (Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition III)
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Dodig advances to Round of 16!
By 19 CommentsIn a day that saw nine Croatians compete in the various tournaments underway at Wimbledon, Petra Martić was knocked out in the third round on the women's side and Ivan Dodig dominated Igor Sijsling to advance to the 4th round of a grand slam for the first time in his career. Sunday is a day of rest at Wimbledon before play gets back underway Monday with Dodig vs Ferrer and … [Read more...] about Dodig advances to Round of 16!
Dodig, Martic into Wimbledon Round 3
By 9 CommentsIvan Dodig and Petra Martic both won their second round matches at Wimbledon on Thursday to secure a 3rd round berth and a chance at putting a Croat into week two of the tournament. In addition, the singles juniors tournaments begin on Saturday, with #2 girls seed Ana Konjuh, and #8 boys seed Borna Coric competing. Donna Vekic, Dodig, and Darija Jurak are also participlatin in … [Read more...] about Dodig, Martic into Wimbledon Round 3
Injuries & early upsets the story of Wimbledon’s 1st week
By 28 CommentsIn a day that will go down in Grand Slam history, seven players, including #10 seed Marin Čilić, were forced to withdraw or retire during their matches at the All England Club, as questions arose over Wimbledon's grass surface. Other high profile players who withdrew were #6 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (Cilic's potential round three opponent), #2 Victoria Azarenka, and American John … [Read more...] about Injuries & early upsets the story of Wimbledon’s 1st week
Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition II
By 19 CommentsCroatians Around Europe The World SOCCER The 2013 U-20 World Cup kicked off for Croatia on Sunday as they beat Uruguay 1-0 in Turkey. Croatia is without arguably their four best eligible players, Josip Radošević, Mateo Kovačić, Alan Halilović, and Tin Jedvaj, and are led by Atalanta forward Marko Livaja. Livaja, who picked up a yellow card inside the first … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition II
Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition
By 55 CommentsTENNIS After a disappointing French Open for Croatians, Donna Vekić and Marin Čilić have been showing good form on grass as Wimbledon looms one week away. 16 year old Donna Vekić advanced to her second WTA final at the AEGON Classic in Birmingham, England, falling short for the second time, but picking up her two most impressive career victories up to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition
French Open Round 1 Recap
By 20 CommentsThe first round of the French Open didn't go quite as planned for Croatia's five players in the singles draw, with only one advancing and two losing to lower seeded players. MEN Marin Cilić was the lone Croat winner in round one, comfortably defeating #102 Philipp Petzschner 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 in a 90 minute match. Marin took advantage of 12 break points on his cruise to … [Read more...] about French Open Round 1 Recap
French Open 2013 Preview
By 11 CommentsThe 112th running of the French Open kick off this Sunday, May 26th, at the Stade Roland Garros. Maria Sharapova and Rafa Nadal will look to defend their titles from 2012, with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams being the most likely to dethrone them. Croatia has five players in the main draw, and one favorite in the junior tournament. MEN Marin Cilic comes into … [Read more...] about French Open 2013 Preview
Marin Čilić wins PZB Zagreb Indoors/ Fed Cup recap
By 24 CommentsMarin Čilić won the Zagreb Indoors tournament on Sunday for the third time in his career, improving his record to 17-4 in the tournament. He made quick work of #29 Jurgen Melzer, winning 6-3, 6-1, in just over an hour. Čilić was dominant on his serve, never letting Melzer get to break point. The win gives Marin 250 ATP points and he may move up from #12 when the new rankings … [Read more...] about Marin Čilić wins PZB Zagreb Indoors/ Fed Cup recap