Goran Ivanisevic

Djokovic-Nadal tops Open era finals

Author:
ESPN

Here we thought two classic semifinal matchups at the Australian Open were enough. Those were mere appetizers.

Nothing could have prepared us for Sunday's final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Ivanisevic to stick with Cilic

Goran Ivanisevic has extended his part-time coaching role with Australian Open semi-finalist Marin Cilic.

The former Wimbledon champion worked with world number nine Cilic at the pair's home event in Zagreb last month, which the 21-year-old won.

Ivanisevic will travel with Cilic to the Masters 1000 events in Miami this month and Madrid in May in place of regular coach Bob Brett.

Reed's shotmakers: Men's serve

Author:
Simon Reed / Eurosport

Men's Serve

The Best: Pete Sampras

When you look at the serve, the key thing is not just the percentages and the damage done with first serve winners, it is when you can produce those serves. For me, Sampras (pictured) was the greatest server ever because he had this uncanny ability on break-point down to produce a serve that would win him the point - either directly or a shot later.

Ivanisevic: Roddick can still win Wimbledon

Author:
Eurosport

Goran Ivanisevic thinks it could take three years for Andy Roddick to recover from his Wimbledon disappointment, but he believes the American can still win the title.

Wimbledon men facts and figures

Author:
Reuters

Facts and figures about the Wimbledon men's tournament which starts on June 22 in London.

2008 champions Men's singles: Rafael Nadal (Spain) Men's doubles: Daniel Nestor (Canada) and Nenad Zimonjic (Serbia)

Most Wimbledon titles All competitions: Laurie Doherty (Britain) (5 singles, 8 doubles) Men's singles: Pete Sampras (U.S.) 7, William Renshaw (Britain) 7

Youngest winner Boris Becker (Germany) in 1985, aged 17 years and 227 days

Oldest winner Arthur Gore (Britain) in 1909, aged 41 years and 182 days

Braveheart required

Author:
Sky Sports

Goran Ivanisevic told skysports.com that it is time for Andy Murray to make a genuine attempt at winning a Grand Slam title.
Murray's quarter-final appearance at this year's Wimbledon represented his best performance at one of the four tennis majors, but Ivanisevic believes the young Scot's negative tactics have held him back.

The "Worm" is making his natural habitat on the tennis court

Author:
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com

When it was suggested to Radek Stepanek that he could write a rather interesting book, the charismatic Czech let out a hearty laugh.

Goran Ivanisevic to be questioned after allegedly attacking photographer

Author:
Associated Press

Goran Ivanisevic will be questioned by police after a photographer claimed the former Wimbledon champion attacked him and smashed his camera with a baton.

"After talking to (Ivanisevic), police will decide whether to press charges," police spokeswoman Aleksandra Ljuba said Tuesday.

She said Boris Beribak, a photographer for local tabloid Story, told police that Ivanisevic assaulted him on Monday.

Behind every good man is an even better woman coach

Author:
Joel Drucker,ESPN.com

Novak Djokovic's Australian Open win last month has vaulted him into the elite -- rare air considering that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal had won the last 11 Grand Slam events.

What's it like when a person wins his or her first Grand Slam singles victory? Pete Sampras has often referred to his own first Slam singles title, the 1990 U.S. Open, as "two weeks of zoning. I was just a pup. I didn't really know what I was doing, but just caught fire."

Goran Simun Ivanisevic (born in Split, September 13, 1971)is a former professional tennis player from Croatia. He is best remembered for being the only person to win the men's singles title at Wimbledon as a wildcard. He achieved this in 2001, having previously been runner-up at the championships in 1992, 1994 and 1998. Ivanisevic is famous for his strong serve, which is one of the greatest to date. His career-high singles ranking was World No. 2 (behind Pete Sampras) in 1994.

 

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