Lovro Zovko

Croatian Tennis Player

Lovro Zovko - Croatian Tennis Player
Born

March 18th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Croatia

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Competed in professional tennis during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Achieved a highest singles ranking of No. 106 in the world. Participated in Grand Slam tournaments, including the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Represented Croatia in the Davis Cup.

Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 106

Competed in multiple Grand Slam tournaments

Represented Croatia in the Davis Cup

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