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| Name: | Ivan Ljubicic |
| Nationality: | Croatia |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 3/19/1979 |
| Birthplace: | Banja Luka, Bosnia-Herzegovin |
| Residence: | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Babolat |
| Clothes by: | Diadora |
| Shoes by: | Diadora |
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About:
Began playing tennis at age nine… Father, Marko, is an electrician, and mother, Hazira, is a housewife… Has one older brother, Vlado… Escaped war-torn Bosnia at age 13 in 1992 and was one of the several players taken to Italy by a club that was reaching out to help children… Reached final of Wimbledon Juniors in 1996, losing to Vladimir Voltchkov… Has a 20-14 career Davis Cup record (12-10 in singles) in 14 ties since 1998… Earned a bronze medal in doubles at 2004 Athens Olympics Games (w/Ancic)… Selected to ATP Player Council for 2004-06 term… Wife, Aida (married Nov. 8, 2004)… Coached by Italian Riccardo Piatti (since June 1997) and fitness trainer is Salvador Sosa (since November 2003). |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 12 (4/4/2005)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 70 (5/16/2005)
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Official Player Website
www.ivan-ljubicic.com |
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