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Began playing tennis at age seven...Has practiced with Goran Ivanisevic since age 10 and has similiar mannerisms and resemblance of his countryman...After defeating Federer on Centre Court at Wimbledon in 2002, earned nickname ôSuper Mario… by British media...Father, Stipe, owns a supermarket chain; mother, Nilda, is a financial advisor...Older brother, Ivica, who reached a career high ATP?Ranking of No. 378 in 1997...Has a younger sister, Sanja, who was a Top 10 junior in world in 2005...Hobbies include reading, soccer, basketball, movies, music, and all ball sports...One of top juniors in world, reaching final at Wimbledon at age 16 in 2000, losing to Nicolas Mahut in three sets... Also a finalist at Australian Open and semifinalist at US Open juniors (losing to Roddick both times)...Finished No. 4 in world junior rankings...Member of Croatian Davis Cup team since 1999 and has a 15-11 record (9-10 in singles) in 14 ties...Coached by Swede Fredrik Rosengren (since August 2005).~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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