Borna Ćorić
Professional tennis player with ATP titles

Born
November 14th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Croatia
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Professional tennis player achieved significant success in singles competitions. Turned professional in 2013 and gained attention for strong performances on the ATP Tour. Won his first ATP title in 2017 at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech. In 2021, reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, showcasing competitive skill against top-ranked players. Also represented Croatia in the Davis Cup, contributing to the team's efforts in international competition.
Won ATP title at Grand Prix Hassan II in 2017
Reached quarterfinals at the 2021 Australian Open
Competed for Croatia in the Davis Cup
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