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| Name: | Mario Ancic |
| Nationality: | Croatia |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 3/30/1984 |
| Birthplace: | Split, Croatia |
| Residence: | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Yonex |
| Clothes by: | Nike |
| Shoes by: | Nike |
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About:
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 "Super Mario" by British media… Father, Stipe, owns a supermarket chain; mother, Nilda, is a financial advisor… Older brother, Ivica, travels and works with him… Has a younger sister, Sanja, who also plays tennis… 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 7-7 record (6-6 in singles)…Coached by Rohan Goetzkee (since August 2003). |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 17 (6/20/2005)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 47 (6/14/2004)
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