Ivan Ljubičić

Croatian tennis player and coach

Ivan Ljubičić - Croatian tennis player and coach
Born

March 19th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Croatia

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A Croatian tennis player achieved significant success on the ATP Tour. His highest singles ranking was No. 3 in May 2006. Ljubičić won 10 career singles titles, including the prestigious Indian Wells Masters in 2010. He represented Croatia in the Davis Cup, helping the team secure victory in 2005. After retiring from professional tennis, he transitioned to coaching, contributing to the development of various players on the ATP Tour.

Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 3

Won the Indian Wells Masters in 2010

Contributed to Croatia's 2005 Davis Cup victory

Served as a coach for top-ranked players

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