Lovro Zovko
Croatian Tennis Player
Born
March 18th, 1981
43 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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